simoleon
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Most commonly accepted theory: late 19th century macaronic blend of simon (“dollar”), from simon (“sixpence coin”) (17th-century British slang), and Napoleon (“French gold coin worth 20 francs, bearing the image of Napoleon III”). Perhaps from New Orleans. Also see simony.
[edit] Noun
simoleon (plural simoleons)
- (US, slang) One dollar.
- That'll cost you five simoleons.
