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< exergonic
exert >
ex·ergue
(
k
sûrg
,
g
zûrg
)
KEY
NOUN:
A space on the reverse of a coin or medal, usually below the central design and often giving the date and place of engraving.
ETYMOLOGY:
French : Greek
ex-
,
ex-
+ Greek
ergon
,
work
; see
werg-
in Indo-European roots
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