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stiver

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sti·ver  (stvr)
n.
1. A nickel coin used in the Netherlands and worth 1/20 of a guilder.
2. Something of small value.
[Dutch stuiver, from Middle Dutch stuyver.]
stiver [ˈstaɪvə]
n
1. (Economics, Accounting & Finance / Currencies) a former Dutch coin worth one twentieth of a guilder
2. a small amount, esp of money
[from Dutch stuiver; related to Middle Low German stüver, Danish styver]


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And though the 275th lay was what they call a rather long lay, yet it was better than nothing; and if we had a lucky voyage, might pretty nearly pay for the clothing I would wear out on it, not to speak of my three years' beef and board, for which I would not have to pay one stiver.
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