Word Study
scissel
CIDE DICTIONARY
scissel, n. [Cf. Scissile.].
- The clippings of metals made in various mechanical operations. [1913 Webster]
- The slips or plates of metal out of which circular blanks have been cut for the purpose of coinage. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
scissel, n. waste clippings etc. of metal produced during coin manufacture.
Etymology
F cisaille f. cisailler clip with shears
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