asper

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[ as-per ]

noun
  1. a former silver coin of Turkey and Egypt: later a money of account equal to 1/120 of a piaster.

Origin of asper

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1580–90; <Italian aspero<Medieval Greek áspron literally, white coin, noun use of neuter of áspros white

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asper2
[ as-per ]

adjectiveObsolete.
  1. harsh; rough.

Origin of asper

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1325–75; <Latin: rough; replacing Middle English aspre<Middle French

Other definitions for as per (3 of 3)

as per
[ az-pur ]

preposition
  1. according to or in conformity with; per: As per the doctor’s orders, I’m taking a daily vitamin and cutting down on sugar.All our window coverings can be customized as per individual requirements.

Origin of as per

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First recorded in 1665–75

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asper

/ (ˈæspə) /


noun
  1. a former Turkish monetary unit, a silver coin, worth 1/120 of a piastre

Origin of asper

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from Turkish, ultimately from Latin: rough, harsh

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