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- [fol-is]
- /ˈfɒl ɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fol-is]
- /ˈfɒl ɪs/
Definitions of follis word
- noun plural follis a bag of copper or bronze coins with a fixed weight, used as money of account in the later Roman Empire. 1
- noun plural follis a silver-plated copper coin of ancient Rome, first issued by Diocletian. 1
- noun plural follis a copper coin of the Eastern Roman Empire, a.d. c500. 1
- noun follis A large bronze coin minted during the Roman Empire. 1
- noun follis a Roman coin of bronze or copper 0
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Origin of follis
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
1880-85; < Late Latin; compare Latin follis bag, purse
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Parts of speech for Follis
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
follis popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
follis usage trend in Literature
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