centime

views updated Jun 27 2018

cen·time / ˈsänˌtēm; ˈsent-/ • n. a monetary unit of Switzerland and certain other countries (including France, Belgium, and Luxembourg until the introduction of the euro), equal to one hundredth of a franc or other decimal currency unit. ∎  a coin of this value.

The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English

centime

views updated Jun 27 2018

centime 1/100 of a franc. XIX. — F., f. L. centum HUNDRED.

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology T. F. HOAD

More From encyclopedia.com

About this article

centime

All Sources -
Updated Aug 08 2016 About encyclopedia.com content Print Topic

You Might Also Like