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Webster 1913 Edition

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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.

In specie

(Law)

in precise or definite form; specifically; according to the exact terms; of the very thing.

Noun.

[Formed as a singular from

species

, in sense 5.]

Coin; hard money.

Noun.

spe'shy. Coin; copper, silver or gold coined and used as a circulating medium of commerce. [See Special.]