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coining

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/ˈkɔɪnɪŋ/ English

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verb

  1. To make of a definite fineness, and convert into coins, as a mass of metal.“to coin a medal”
  2. (by extension) To make or fabricate.“Over the last century the advance in science has led to many new words being coined.”
  3. To acquire rapidly, as money; to make.

noun

  1. A form of alternative medicine from Southeast Asia where a coin is rubbed vigorously on a patient's oiled skin.
  2. A created word or phrase.

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