Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
disme
Noun
/ˈdɪz.mi/
Definition
A former unit of currency equal to one-tenth of a dollar, primarily used in the United States.
Examples
- In the early days of American currency, a disme could buy various small goods.
- The term disme is rarely used in modern financial contexts.
- He found an old coin stamped with the disme value from a bygone era.
Meaning
Disme refers to a financial term that represents a deci or one-tenth part of a dollar. It is an obsolete term that was used historically.
Synonyms
- Decime
- One-tenth
- 10 cents
