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Guinea
01
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Italian descent
02
a former British coin, worth one pound and one shilling, no longer in circulation
Example
The tailor charged ten guineas for the bespoke suit, reflecting its quality craftsmanship.
The antique dealer sold an old painting for fifty guineas to a collector.
In the 18th century, physicians charged their wealthy patients fees of several guineas for medical consultations.
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