follis

[ fol-is ]

noun

, plural fol·les [fol, -eez].

1. a bag of copper or bronze coins with a fixed weight, used as money of account in the later Roman Empire.
2. a silver-plated copper coin of ancient Rome, first issued by Diocletian.
3. a copper coin of the Eastern Roman Empire, a.d. c500.

Word History and Origins

Origin of follis¹

1880–85; < Late Latin; compare Latin follis bag, purse

Example Sentences

“It’s great for us, it’s great for our heritage, and they’re beautiful animals,” said Charlie Cheek, assistant to tribal Chief Bill Follis.

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“I’ve got to tell you, a guy has got to wonder if we are ever going to see the end of it or not,” said Collin Follis, who is the coroner in Missouri’s Madison County and works at a funeral home.

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Arthur C. Follis, 52, died in the fire that was discovered Sunday morning.

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“As the car started shifting because of the water we noticed what appeared to be an arm reaching out,” witness Kirkland Follis, who called 911, told WHNT-TV.

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Defense attorney Starck Follis said there are no prior claims of abuse or neglect, and Dixon should have a lower bail.

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