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Specie
Pronunciation : Spe"ci*e
Definition : Defn: abl. of L. species sort, kind. Used in the phrase in specie, that is, in sort, in kind, in (its own) form. "[The king] expects a return in specie from them" [i. e., kindness for kindness]. Dryden. In specie (Law), in precise or definite form; specifically; according to the exact terms; of the very thing.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Spe"cie
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Formed as a singular from species, in sense 5.]
Definition : Defn: Coin; hard money.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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