bullion

bullion
noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French billion, bullion melting house, bullion, probably blend of Middle French bille ingot, piece of money (from Old French, log) and Anglo-French *bulliun, buillun cauldron, from Old French boillon froth on boiling liquid, broth — more at billet, bouillon Date: 14th century 1. a. gold or silver considered as so much metal; specifically uncoined gold or silver in bars or ingots b. metal in the mass <
lead bullion
>
2. lace, braid, or fringe of gold or silver threads

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