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The name "groat" was derived from any one of many medieval European Coins such as the "gros tournois" the "groot" of the "groschen" to mention a few.
The term was applied to any large silver coin.
The English Groat was a large silver coin when it was introduced during the 13th century.
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What is bigger a Farthing or a Groat?
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Who or what young animal relates to a three or four penny piece?
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