Coined

Part of speech: verb

Pronunciation: /kɔɪnd/

Definitions

1. Created a new word or expression for the first time ; manufactured metal coins or money as a currency
2. Devised a novel term or phrase ; produced official currency by stamping metal
3. Originated a term or expression used in language ; minted coins to be used as money

Etymology: The verb "coin" began as a physical object, not a word. Its root is the Latin "cuneus," meaning "wedge," which passed through Old French "coigne," a word for a wedge, a cornerstone, or the stamping die used to strike metal. A coin was, in effect, the impression left by that die. The sense of minting money came first, and the Middle English noun "coyn" carried it into English. The figurative sense followed the same logic. To coin a word is to strike a new one from the die of language, pressing an unfamiliar sound into circulation until people accept it as currency. Metal stamped with a fresh design became a fresh term, and the metaphor has stayed intact for centuries. The English word "mint" comes from a different source. It replaced the older "mynt" and is derived from Old English "mynet," which traces back to Latin "monēta," the same root that gives us "money."

Synonyms: created, invented