Groat (noun)

An old British coin worth four pence, or a similar coin used in other countries.

Origin:

Derived from the middle english word 'groat', which comes from the old english 'grāt'.

Examples:

1. The groat was once a common form of currency in Britain, but had fallen out of use by the 19th century.
2. Many collectors value old groats as fascinating pieces of history, and they can fetch high prices at auction.
3. The groat was the largest coin in circulation in medieval Britain, and was widely used for large transactions.
4. Some groats from the Middle Ages are extremely rare and valuable, with some examples fetching hundreds of thousands of pounds at auction.
5. Despite its relative obscurity, the groat remains an important part of British numismatic history, and is sought after by collectors and historians alike.