sycee Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sy*cee" noun

Etymology

Said to be from a Chinese word, se-tze or se-sze, meaning, fine silk, and to be so called because if pure it may be drawn out into fine threads.

Definitions

1. Silver, pounded into ingots of the shape of a shoe, and used as currency. The most common weight is about one pound troy. China McElrath.