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Synonyms for bullion

Grammar : Noun
Spell : boo l-yuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbʊl yən

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Définition of bullion

Origin :
  • early 15c., "uncoined gold or silver," from Anglo-French bullion "bar of precious metal," also "place where coins are made, mint," perhaps, through the notion of "melting," from Old French boillir "to boil," from Latin bullire "boil" (see boil (v.)). But perhaps it is rather from Old French bille "stick, block of wood" (see billiards).
  • As in nugget : noun lump, solid piece; often of metal
  • As in cash : noun money; assets
Example sentences :
  • To hide the bullion until they could dispose of it they threw it in the lake.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Scout Treasure Hunters » by Charles Henry Lerrigo
  • Many a galleon has been looted of ingots and bullion by the 146 old seadogs there.
  • Extract from : « The Pirate of Panama » by William MacLeod Raine
  • But it was essential that they should use it soon, as it might be discovered, or the bullion might be removed.
  • Extract from : « The Lock And Key Library » by Various
  • I'll bring some bullion tomorrow morning and exchange it for your currency.
  • Extract from : « The Galaxy Primes » by Edward Elmer Smith
  • The imports and exports of bullion (uncoined gold) are the real test of exchange.
  • Extract from : « Up To Date Business » by Various
  • Gold is mined, and there being no mint, all the bullion is exported.
  • Extract from : « Commercial Geography » by Jacques W. Redway
  • Good broadcloth in their jackets, and bullion bands on their caps.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Slaves » by Mayne Reid
  • A further reward of $1000 will be paid for the recovery of the bullion stolen.
  • Extract from : « Brand Blotters » by William MacLeod Raine
  • The edges were wrought with seed-pearls, and fringed with Valenciennes lace and bullion.
  • Extract from : « Burlesques » by William Makepeace Thackeray
  • As for the Landgrave, there was a cool million in bullion in his strongbox.
  • Extract from : « Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 11 (of 14) » by Elbert Hubbard

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