piedfort

[ pee-ey-fawr; French pyey-fawr ]

noun

, Coining.

1. a coin or pattern struck on a blank thicker than that used for the regular issue.

Word History and Origins

Origin of piedfort¹

< French, equivalent to pied foot + fort strong

Example Sentences

Sierra Club for years has been pushing PSE to tap into Montana wind power, and Jesse Piedfort, the Washington state chapter director, praised the new contract.

From Seattle Times

“Projects like this are a win-win: clean electricity for Washington and jobs and tax revenue for Montana. Hopefully this is the first of many investments that PSE makes in Montana wind …” Piedfort said in a statement.

From Seattle Times

Though banning natural gas from new city-owned buildings is a small step compared to banning gas from all buildings, which are responsible for one-third of climate pollution in Seattle, “It’s an important step … we’re really proud of the mayor,” said Jesse Piedfort, director of Seattle’s Sierra Club.

From Seattle Times

Still, “We really need a plan to get fossil fuels out of all buildings, and we know we need a plan that protects workers,” Piedfort said.

From Seattle Times

Ms Harding's piedfort is one of only four ever to be found in the UK which is why it was classed as possible treasure, and why she should have reported it to the coroner, says Ian Richardson, treasure registrar at the British Museum.

From BBC