coynen

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old French coignier; equivalent to coyn (coin, quoin) + -en.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkui̯nən/

Verb

coynen

  1. To make or strike an impression on metal as to make money; to coin.
  2. To manufacture coins; to create coinage.

Conjugation

Descendants

  • English: coin
  • Scots: cunzie, cuinyie (obsolete as a verb)

References

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