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A "bit" is an informal term that historically referred to one-eighth of a dollar, or 12.5 cents. The term originated in the colonial era when coins were often cut into pieces to make change. Although it's not commonly used in modern currency transactions, it can still be encountered in discussions about historical pricing or in some regional dialects.

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