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denier
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de·ni·er 1  (d-nr)
n.
One that denies: a denier of harsh realities.

den·ier 2  (dn-y)
n.
1. also (dnyr) A unit of fineness for rayon, nylon, and silk fibers, based on a standard mass per length of 1 gram per 9,000 meters of yarn.
2. also (d-nîr)
a. A small coin of varying composition and value current in western Europe from the eighth century until the French Revolution.
b. Archaic A small, trifling sum.

[Middle English denere, a coin, from Old French dener, from Latin dnrius; see denarius.]

denier1
n
1. (Mathematics & Measurements / Units) (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) a unit of weight used to measure the fineness of silk and man-made fibres, esp when woven into women's tights, etc. It is equal to 1 gram per 9000 metres
2. (Economics, Accounting & Finance / Currencies) (Historical Terms) any of several former European coins of various denominations
[from Old French: coin, from Latin dēnārius denarius]

denier2
n
a person who denies
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.denier - a unit of measurement for the fineness of silk or nylon or rayon; "with an evening dress one wears 10 denier stockings"
unit, unit of measurement - any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange; "the dollar is the United States unit of currency"; "a unit of wheat is a bushel"; "change per unit volume"
2.denier - any of various former European coins of different denominations
coin - a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
3.denier - one who denies
controversialist, disputant, eristic - a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy
Translations
denier [ˈdenɪəʳ] N
1. (= weight) → denier m
25 denier stockingsmedias fpl de 25 denier
2. (= coin) → denario m
denier [ˈdɛniər] ndenier m
15 denier stockings → bas de 15 deniers
denier
n (of stockings)Denier nt
denier [ˈdɛnɪəʳ] ndenaro (di filati, calze)
denier [ˈdɛnɪəʳ] ndenaro (di filati, calze)


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