pfennig

noun pfen·nig \ˈfe-nig, -nik, G ˈ(p)fe-niḵ\

plural pfennig also pfen·nigs \ˈfe-nigz, -niks\ or pfen·ni·ge \ˈ(p)fe-ni-gə, -ni-yə\

Definition of PFENNIG

: a former monetary unit equal to ¹⁄₁₀₀ deutsche mark

German, from Old High German pfenning — more at penny

First Known Use: 1549

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