reichsmark

(rīks′märk′; GerrīHs′märk′)

the basic monetary unit of Germany from 1924 to 1948

Origin: Ger: see Reich & mark

See reichsmark in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. reichsmark reichsmark or reichs·marks

A monetary unit of Germany from 1925 to 1948.

Origin:

Origin: German

Origin: : Reichs

Origin: , genitive of Reich, realm (from Middle High German rīch, from Old High German rīchi; see reg- in Indo-European roots)

Origin: + Mark, unit of currency (from Middle High German marke; see mark²)

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