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bawbee

Syllabification: (baw·bee)
Pronunciation: /ˈbôbē/

Definition of bawbee

noun

Scottish & Northern Irish
  • a coin of low value.
  • historical a former silver coin worth three (later six) Scottish pennies.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from the name of the laird of Sillebawby, mint master under James V

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