goschen

/ˈɡɒʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

A goschen is an obsolete British unit of currency, equivalent to a halfpenny, worth one-twentieth of a shilling.

“The old coin was a goschen, which was used in the past to buy small items.”

Synonyms

  • halfpenny
  • penny

Antonyms

  • pound
  • shilling