sycee

noun

sy·cee ˈsī-ˌsē

plural sycees or sycee

: silver money made in the form of ingots and formerly used in China

—often used before another noun

sycee silver

Word History

Etymology

Chinese (Guangdong) sai-sì, literally, fine silk

First Known Use

1711, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sycee was in 1711

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“Sycee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sycee. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

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