Florence
/ˈflɒɹəns/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Florences
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An ancient gold coin of the time of Edward III, coined by Florentines and worth six shillings sterling.
Noun
Examples
he first gold that K. Edw . 3. coyned , was in the yeare 1343 , and the peeces were called Florences because Florentines were the coyners
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A kind of silk fabric; florentine.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Florence” mean?
An ancient gold coin of the time of Edward III, coined by Florentines and worth six shillings sterling.
Is “Florence” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.