specie Meaning, Definition & Usage

Spe"ci*e

Definitions

1. abl. of L. species sort, kind. Used in the phrase in specie, that is, in sort, in kind, in (its own) form.

   "[The king] expects a return in specie from them" [i. e., kindness for kindness]. Dryden.

Spe"cie noun

Etymology

Formed as a singular from species, in sense 5.

Definitions

1. Coin; hard money.