byzant

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old French besant, nominative bezanz, from Latin Byzantius (“of Byzantium”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /bɪˈzænt/

Noun

byzant (plural byzants)

  1. (historical) A coin made of gold or silver, minted at Byzantium and used in currency throughout mediaeval Europe.
    • 1819, Walter Scott, Ivanhoe:
      “Gramercy! good fellow,” cried Prince John, “thou pleasest me — Here, Isaac, lend me a handful of byzants.”
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