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    The American coin called a dime, how did it get its name? I can understand how a nickel and quarter are so named, but a dime?

    Question #119887. Asked by 29CoveRoad. (Jan 11 11 7:47 PM)


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    From the French meaning "a tenth".

    http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=dime

    Jan 11 11, 8:16 PM


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