Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for GROAT
GROAT, n. [grawt; D. groot, G. grot, that is, great, a great piece or coin; so called because before this piece was coined by Edward III, the English had no silver coin larger than a penny.]
- An English money of account, equal to four pence.
- A proverbial name for a small sum.
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