Numismatic (adj)
noo-miz-mat-ik
of or relating to coins or medals
First recorded in 1785–95. Combines the Greek root nómisma, meaning “currency,” + -ic.
Example sentences
“The auction featured several numismatic rarities, including a misprinted silver dollar.”
Wonky (adj) won-kee Not straight or balanced, off kilter. First recorded in 1915–20; perhaps variant of dialectal wanky, equivalent to wank(le) ( Middle English wankel, Old English wancol. (more…)
