Meaning of denier in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Noun

   denier

   Etymology

   late Middle English: via Old French from Latin denarius (see denarius). denier (sense 1) dates from the mid 19th century

   Definitions

   1. a unit of measurement for the fineness of silk or nylon or rayon

   Examples

   • « with an evening dress one wears 10 denier stockings »
2. 2. any of various former European coins of different denominations
3. 3. one who denies