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Disme

Part of Speech: Noun

(1) A historical term referring to a tenth of a dollar, equivalent to 10 cents. It was used in the United States until the adoption of the dime.

Sample Sentence: The disme was a common form of currency in early America.

Part of Speech: Noun

(2) A colloquial term used in certain regions to describe a small, insignificant or unimportant object or person.

Sample Sentence: In that town, he was considered a disme among the other renowned scientists.

Part of Speech: Adjective

(3) Pertaining to something that is outdated, old-fashioned or no longer in use.

Sample Sentence: The disme household appliance was replaced by a more modern version.

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