coiner
A person who makes coinsA person who makes coins (often counterfeit coins).
Meaning
4 sensesA person who makes coins (often counterfeit coins).
a maker of counterfeit coins
A person who invents words or phrases.
someone who is a source of new words or new expressions
A person who invests in or advocates for cryptocurrencies.
(obsolete)A person who invents or fabricates (stories, lies, etc.).
Origin
From Middle English coynour, from Middle French coigneur; equivalent to coin + -er (agentFrom Middle English coynour, from Middle French coigneur; equivalent to coin + -er (agent noun suffix). In the cryptocurrency sense, coin + -er (“supporter”).
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plural: coinersSynonyms
3 synonymsAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsSee also
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