Guinea ( noun , noun )

(As a noun)

Guinea ( noun )

1. A former gold coin of the United Kingdom, the value of which was one pound and one shilling (21 shillings).
2. A sum of money, especially a large or excessive one.

Origin:

The word "guinea" comes from the guinea region in west africa, where much of the gold used to make the coins originated. the coin was first minted in 1663, during the reign of charles ii.

Examples:

1. The ring cost me a guinea.
2. I paid a guinea for a pint of beer.
3. I don't have a guinea to spare.
4. The painting was sold for a guinea.
5. I spent a guinea on that book.

(As a noun)

Guinea ( noun )

1. A former gold coin of the United Kingdom, the value of which was one pound and one shilling (21 shillings).
2. A sum of money, especially a large or excessive one.

Origin:

The word "guinea" comes from the guinea region in west africa, where much of the gold used to make the coins originated. the coin was first minted in 1663, during the reign of charles ii.

Examples:

1. The ring cost me a guinea.
2. I paid a guinea for a pint of beer.
3. I don't have a guinea to spare.
4. The painting was sold for a guinea.
5. I spent a guinea on that book.