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aes grave

noun
aes gra·​ve | \ ˈīs-ˈgrä-ˌvā\

Definition of aes grave

: a cumbersome bronze coinage used by the ancient Romans and other Italic peoples and based on the as unit of value

First Known Use of aes grave

circa 1705, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for aes grave

Latin, literally, heavy bronze

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