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Definition of Sequin

Sequin
Sequin Se"quin, n. [F. sequin, It. zecchino, from zecca the mint, fr. Ar. sekkah, sikkah, a die, a stamp. Cf. Zechin.] An old gold coin of Italy and Turkey. It was first struck at Venice about the end of the 13th century, and afterward in the other Italian cities, and by the Levant trade was introduced into Turkey. It is worth about 9s. 3d. sterling, or about $2.25. The different kinds vary somewhat in value. [Written also chequin, and zequin.]

Meaning of Sequin from wikipedia

- A sequin (/ˈsiːkwɪn/) is a small, typically shiny, generally disk-shaped ornament. Sequins are also referred to as paillettes, spangles, or diamanté (also...
- The Sequins are an indie-pop band from Coventry, England that formed in 2002 when vocalist Hywel Roberts and guitarist Justin **** performed a version...
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- Sequin and ****el, or Séquin and ****el, were a Swiss firm of architects notable for the design of industrial building such as cotton mills and weaving...
- The sequin or zechin (/ˈsiːkwɪn/; Venetian and Italian: zecchino [dzekˈkiːno]) is a gold coin minted by the Republic of Venice from the 13th century onwards...
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- The Black Sequin Dress is a play by Australian playwright Jenny Kemp. A woman leaves her children for an evening to go to a nightclub. In a moment of indecision...