# hacksilver

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Silver objects that have been cut up or otherwise defaced and circulated as currency, especially in archaeological contexts.

## Etymology
Partial calque of German Hacksilber.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/hacksilver