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milliard

[ mil-yerd, -yahrd ]

noun

, British.
  1. one thousand millions; equivalent to U.S. billion.


milliard

/ ˈmɪljɑːd; ˈmɪlɪˌɑːd /

noun

  1. (no longer in technical use) a thousand million US and Canadian equivalentbillion
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of milliard1

From French, dating back to 1785–95; milli-, -ard
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Word History and Origins

Origin of milliard1

C19: from French
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Example Sentences

Definite figures even were mentioned, namely, a period of thirty–five years and minimum annuities of three milliard gold marks.

Germanys total liability under the Treaty amounts to 138 milliard gold marks (inclusive of the liability for Belgian debt).

The total would work out, therefore, at about 100 milliard gold marks.

We are fighting not for a few milliard francs and a disaffected province, but for priceless spoils and European hegemony.

For the French had no less than half a milliard francs lent out at interest for short terms in Russia.

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