Banco
adj, name, noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A bank, especially that of Venice; formerly used to indicate bank money, as distinguished from the current money when it has become depreciated. attributive
"banco money"
- 2 In baccarat or chemin de fer, a bet on the banker hand.
"Bond had spent the last two afternoons and most of the nights at the Casino, playing complicated progression systems on the even chances at roulette. He made a high banco at chemin-de-fer whenever he heard one offered."
- 1 Being or relating to a type of court involving a bench of judges, often an appeals court. not-comparable
- 1 A barangay of Palanas, Masbate, Philippines.
Example
More examples"I was born on a Sunday in January, and my mother was born and died in January. My granddaughter, a brother, two uncles, a great doctor from Sergipe, and friends and colleagues were also born in January. On January 17th, I started working at Banco do Brasil. Therefore, this month is special for me."
Etymology
From in banco, from Latin in banco.
From Italian banco. Doublet of banc, bank, and bench.
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