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Vocabulary Entry
bezant
|noun • noun
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N
noun
A gold or silver coin formerly used in the Byzantine Empire.
Example Sentences
"The merchant offered a bezant as payment for the rare artifact."
"In historic texts, a bezant is often mentioned among treasures."
"The king's treasury was filled withbezants and other valuable coins."
N
noun
A heraldic term referring to a gold coin or a gold circle used as a symbol.
Example Sentences
"The family crest featured a bezant to signify wealth."
"In the coat of arms, there were three bezants representing prosperity."
"The bezant on the shield shone brightly under the sunlight."