liard

/liːɑːrd/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of currency in Canada, equal to 3 cents.

“She purchased a newspaper for 25 liard at the corner store.”

2. noun

A type of small, fish-like coin, especially in 19th-century Canada.

“The antique collector carefully examined the liard coin with a magnifying glass.”

Synonyms

  • cent
  • penny

Antonyms

  • dollar
  • hundred