Groat

usgb/ɡrəʊt/
noun

A traditional unit of currency in the United Kingdom, not used anymore.

Four groats were equivalent to a penny back in those days.
Visual representation of "groat" - A traditional unit of currency in the United Kingdom, not used anymore.

Often appears as...

  • four groats
  • groat coin

Usage tips

Formal

Historical

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Historical Value

Understand groats were minor coins, so they symbolize small amounts of money.

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He joked that his antique was worth only a few groats.
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Obsolete Currency

Groat is no longer used; recognize it in historical or fantasy settings.

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The old merchant demanded a groat for his mysterious potion.
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Cultural Reference

Groats may appear in British literature or historical contexts.

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Historians discovered ledgers listing wages paid in groats.
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