Banke
/ˈbæŋ.kə/
Definitions
- (n.) A historical term referring to a bench or counter where moneylenders and merchants conducted business, precursor to the modern bank.
The medieval merchant sat at the banke to exchange coins.
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Commentary
This term is largely archaic and primarily found in historical legal texts describing financial transactions.
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