What's the difference between denarius and denary?

Denarius


Definition:

  • (n.) A Roman silver coin of the value of about fourteen cents; the "penny" of the New Testament; -- so called from being worth originally ten of the pieces called as.

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Denary


Definition:

  • (a.) Containing ten; tenfold; proceeding by tens; as, the denary, or decimal, scale.
  • (n.) The number ten; a division into ten.
  • (n.) A coin; the Anglicized form of denarius.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) The flanks of the park have been dubbed "architects' row" in recognition of the new buildings that have sprung up by internationally-renowned designers such as Frank Gehry, Jean Nouvel and Neil Denari.

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