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/ang"gloh gal"ik/, adj. Numis.noting or pertaining to the coins or series of coins issued by the English kings from Henry II to Henry VIII for their French domains.[1750-60]
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anglo-gallic — | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective Usage: usually capitalized A&G Etymology: Anglo + Gallic : of or relating to one of the coins issued by English rulers from Henry II to Henry VIII in their territory in France … Useful english dictionary
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