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What is another word for Plack?

Pronunciation: [plˈak] (IPA)

"Plack" is a relatively uncommon word in contemporary English, meaning a small piece of something, usually a metal coin or a patch of land. One synonym for "plack" is "penny", which is a small denomination coin in many countries, including the UK. Another synonym is "groat", which is a former coin used in England and Scotland. Other related words include "shilling", "farthing", "halfpenny" and "thruppence". In terms of land, a "plack" can also refer to a small plot or patch, making "plot" or "parcel" suitable synonyms. Overall, while not frequently used, there are a variety of synonyms available for the word "plack".
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Plack

But I never heedit him that muckle, for ye see it wasna him 'at peyt me-the mair by token 'at gien it had been him 'at had the peyin' o' me, it's never a baubee wad I hae seen o' my ain siller; but the trustees peyt me, ilka Plack, an' sae I was indepen'ent like, an' luit him say his say.
"Warlock o' Glenwarlock"
George MacDonald
In's pouch he had a Plack or twa, I vow he hadna mony; Yet Andrew like a lintie sang, For Lizzie was sae bonny!
"Alec Forbes of Howglen"
George MacDonald
I had nae a Plack in my pouch That night I was a bride; My gown was linsey-woolsey, And ne'er a sark ava; And ye hae ribbons and buskins, Mae than ane or twa.
"Specimens with Memoirs of the Less-known British Poets, Vol. 3"
George Gilfillan

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