lushburg

noun

lush·​burg
ˈləshˌbərg
variants or lusshebourne or less commonly lushburger
plural -s
: a lightweight imitation of the English silver penny that was introduced into England from Luxembourg in the reign of Edward III (14th century)

Word History

Etymology

Middle English lussheburgh, from Luxemburg, medieval county and duchy in western Europe

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“Lushburg.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lushburg. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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