nummary

adjective

num·​ma·​ry

ˈnəmərē

: of, relating to, or dealing with money or coins

nummary denominations

a nummary report

Word History

Etymology

Latin nummarius, from nummus coin, money (from Greek nomimos customary, lawful) + -arius -ary; akin to Greek nomos custom, usage, law

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