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Middle English
Etymology
From Old French besant, from Latin byzantius.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /bɛːˈza(u̯)nt/, /bɛˈza(u̯)nt/, /ˈbɛːza(u̯)nt/, /ˈbɛza(u̯)nt/
Noun
besaunt (plural besauntes or besauns)
- A bezant (Byzantine gold coin) or similar coin:
- A bezant serving as ornament.
- An ancient coin, especially a talent, drachma, or mina.
- (figurative) A talent or skill.
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