PLACK Meaning and
Definition
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Plack is a noun that refers to a small, thin disc or plaque-like object, typically made of metal. The term mainly finds its usage in the context of currency, particularly in Scotland. Historically, placks were pieces of money, usually made of copper, that were issued during the 15th to 17th centuries in Scotland. They were often irregular in shape and had a low intrinsic value, equivalent to four Scottish pennies or two bodles.
The term "plack" can also be used metaphorically to describe any small circular object resembling a plaque or disc. For instance, it may refer to a decorative or commemorative item that resembles a miniature disc. Placks can be made from various materials, including precious metals such as gold or silver, and they are often engraved or inscribed with text or imagery.
In modern usage, the term "plack" is less commonly employed in general vocabulary and is primarily employed in historical or numismatic discussions relating to Scottish currency. Its specific historical contexts have largely diminished, resulting in its limited usage. Nonetheless, the term still holds relevance in numismatic research, Scottish history, and as a descriptive word for small, disk-shaped objects in certain specialized circumstances.
Common Misspellings for PLACK
Etymology of PLACK
The word "plack" traces its origins back to the late 15th century in Scotland. It is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word "placaid" or "plac", which referred to a small copper coin used in Scotland during the Renaissance period. This Gaelic term was likely influenced by the Low German word "platte" or "placke", which meant a flat or thin piece. Over time, "plack" came to specifically refer to the coin itself in the Scots dialect.
Similar spelling words for PLACK
- bloc,
- bailiwick,
- blocky,
- balk,
- WPLG,
- Polloch,
- yolk-plug,
- Belk,
- PLC/VDT,
- plica,
- bleach,
- block,
- Bellic,
- plug,
- Bleaky,
- Beylic,
- bloke,
- BALCA,
- Pulkha,
- plaguy,
- bullocky,
- PLC,
- PLACO,
- HPLC,
- Pelike,
- beluga,
- BALIWAG,
- blake,
- polaque,
- Palkee,
- bloch,
- bollock,
- R-HPLC,
- Belleek,
- pealike,
- POLIC,
- plague,
- PLAC,
- BELG,
- black,
- PLIC,
- beleague,
- Blok,
- bulk,
- Top-block,
- PLAG1,
- bulgy,
- Polwig,
- palooka,
- Bleck,
- balky,
- bilk,
- Peleke,
- Cat-block,
- PLIQ,
- pulk,
- BUILC,
- Belloc,
- baulk,
- WPALC,
- PLAK,
- BALEG,
- polliwog,
- PLACA,
- RP-HPLC,
- Polewig,
- bowleg,
- pylic,
- plug-ugly,
- Pellack,
- polk,
- boylike,
- BALC,
- pluck,
- HPLC-RIA,
- Bulg.,
- Blek,
- BLG,
- bulky,
- PLK,
- Black-tin,
- PLG,
- pillock,
- billhook,
- PALEQ,
- BLOC-2,
- pollock,
- Bier-balk,
- PLLK,
- POLYIC,
- pollywog,
- bilgy,
- Bulog,
- Ploc,
- ink-black,
- BALCO,
- SE-HPLC,
- AE-HPLC,
- GC-HPLC,
- pleach,
- PLLCC,
- black-wad,
- PLEEC,
- BAHLC,
- bullock,
- BLAC,
- PLLC,
- plucky,
- blook,
- Pelick,
- belike,
- Fire-plug,
- GP-HPLC,
- PILQ,
- BLK/WHT,
- PLC-PKC,
- Polacca,
- Peleg,
- plaque,
- PLK1,
- BALIC,
- A-PLAC,
- Blackey,
- pulque,
- bleak,
- Blickey,
- Black-cap,
- polka,
- Plaga,
- D-HPLC,
- Beylick,
- BLIC,
- blog,
- BLOC-1,
- plaguey,
- ballock,
- BLAQUE,
- BLYCC,
- Polliwig,
- pollack,
- palaic,
- PLK3,
- BLLAC,
- Belock,
- Plagae,
- Blague,
- PELCA,
- BLK,
- BLC.
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