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110. Money.
Doth Latine, from Νομος, Νομισμα Greek;To derive Nummus, and Numisma, seek?
Nummus denotes Money told out; Upon
This Fancy, Number, will give Etymon.
But I can derive't better; Money is,
In all Mens Thoughts; the chief of Goddesses:
This once premis'd, it fals into our Road;
Nummus à Numine; As Gold, from God.
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