merk
/mɜrk/
noun
- A former silver coin and unit of currency used in Scotland, worth about 13 shillings and 4 pence (two-thirds of a pound Scots).
- Historians found a hoard of merks buried near the castle ruins.
- In old Scottish records, a farmer might pay rent of ten merks per year.
- The merchant counted out a handful of merks to settle the debt.