minter

English

Etymology

From Middle English mynter, from Old English mynetere, from Proto-West Germanic *munitārī, from Latin monētārius; equivalent to mint +‎ -er. Doublet of monetary.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈmɪntə(ɹ)/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈmɪntɚ/, [ˈmɪɾ̃ɚ]
  • Audio (General Australian):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɪntə(ɹ)

Noun

minter (plural minters)

  1. One who mints, particularly a moneyer producing coinage.
  2. (British, slang) An item in mint condition (especially a motor car)

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