영국의 예전 금화(1663-1817년 발행); 구화폐 제도의 21실링에 해당하는 화폐 단위.
A former British gold coin, first minted in 1663, or the monetary unit equivalent to 21 shillings (£1.05), often used historically for professional fees and auction prices.
예문:
"Although the guinea coin ceased circulation in 1817, the unit of 21 shillings continued to be used for pricing fine art and professional services well into the 20th century."
"The doctor's fee was quoted as fifty guineas, a customary practice that added a sense of tradition to the transaction."
"At the auction, the rare manuscript sold for a staggering three hundred guineas."
(미국, 경멸적) 이탈리아계 또는 남유럽계 이민자나 그 후손을 비하하는 용어.
(US, derogatory, offensive) A highly offensive term for an immigrant or descendant of immigrants from Italy or elsewhere in Southern Europe.
예문:
"Historically, this slur was used to marginalize Italian Americans in certain regions of the US."
"The use of such ethnic slurs reflects deep-seated prejudice and ignorance."