Essang

/ɛˈsæŋ/ noun

Definition

A historical monetary unit or measure of value, particularly in medieval Germanic or Slavic regions.

Etymology

From Old Germanic or Slavic languages, possibly related to silver (Silber in German). Used in medieval trade and taxation systems in Central Europe.

Kelly Says

The essang is a ghost of medieval economics—most people have never heard of it, but it was once as important as today's dollar in Central European markets!

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