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Coin (Verb)

Form by stamping, punching, or printing; "strike coins"; "strike a medal".

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

The oldest known coins were coined from electrum, a naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver, in ancient Lydia.
The government officially licensed private mints to coin their own money during the economic crisis.
Ancient civilizations would often coin new coins to commemorate important events or rulers.
Historically, metal blanks were stamped to coin new denominations for the public.
A commemorative medal was coined in honor of the founder's centenary.

Make up; "coin phrases or words".

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

The historian believed that the phrase "workaholic" was coined by psychologists in the 1960s.
Linguists are still debating who managed to coin the term "Generation X" in popular culture.
The company's marketing team tried to coin a catchy phrase that would resonate with their target audience.
Several dictionaries credit Benjamin Disraeli with coining the phrase "Iron Lady" in the 19th century.
After coining the phrase "selfie" became widely accepted, the word was officially recognized as part of mainstream language.