What does "assignat" mean?

A banknote used during the French Revolution, on the security of state land.

What is a synonym for "assignat"?

Common synonyms include: bill, note, scrip, treasury note.

/ˈasɪɡnat/ noun

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Noun

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A banknote used during the French Revolution, on the security of state land. historical
"If the landed man wishes to mortgage, he falls the value of his land, and raises the value of assignats."

"If the landed man wishes to mortgage, he falls the value of his land, and raises the value of assignats."

From French assignat.