sequin Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing
    spangle; diamante.

WordNet

Se"quin noun
Etymology
F. sequin, It. zecchino, from zecca the mint, fr. Ar. sekkah, sikkah, a die, a stamp. Cf. Zechin.
Definitions
  1. An old gold coin of Italy and Turkey. It was first struck at Venice about the end of the 13th century, and afterward in the other Italian cities, and by the Levant trade was introduced into Turkey. It is worth about 9s. 3d. sterling, or about $2.25. The different kinds vary somewhat in value. Written also chequin, and zequin.

Webster 1913