Word Finder - mints

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A building or institution where money (originally, only coins) is produced under government licence.

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A large amount of money. A vast sum or amount, etc.

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It must have cost a mint to produce!

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• bundle
• pile

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Any place regarded as a source of unlimited supply; the supply itself.

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To reproduce (coins), usually en masse, under licence.

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To invent; to forge; to fabricate; to fashion.

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Any plant in the genus Mentha in the family Lamiaceae, typically aromatic with square stems.

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The flavouring of the plant, either a sweet, a jelly or sauce.

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Any plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae.

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A green colour, like that of mint.

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A mint-flavored candy, often eaten to sweeten the smell of the breath.

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(provincial) Intent, purpose; an attempt, try; effort, endeavor.

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(provincial) To try, attempt; take aim.

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(provincial) To try, attempt, endeavor; to take aim at; to try to hit; to purpose.

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To hint; suggest; insinuate.

No mints are in operation in Africa.

In all there are nearly 70 mints in the world.

Accordingly in June 1893 an act was passed closing the Indian mints to the free coinage of silver.

After the Norman Conquest the mints increased to about seventy, a greater number than now exists in the world, but they were gradually reduced and in the reign of Edward I.

Small boxes of mints are a sweet token from the couple that was "Mint to be" together.

The Calcutta and Bombay mints are still in operation.

Silver-mining ceased to be highly remunerative beginning with the closing of the India mints and repeal of the Sherman Law in 1893; since 1900 the yield has shown an extraordinary decrease - in 1905 it was $6,945,581, and in 1907 $7,411,652 - and it is said that as a result of the great fall in the market value of the metal the mines can now be operated only under the most favourable conditions and by exercise of extreme economy.

A flourishing commerce, however, soon grew up in the Scandinavian towns; mints were established, and many foreign traders - Flemings, Italians and others - settled there.

In Mexico 11 mints formerly existed, but one only, in the city of Mexico, remained open in 1907.

In 1851 these balances, improved by Richard Pitcher, were introduced at the Royal Mint, and modifications of them are now used at most foreign mints.

In most foreign mints the blanks are weighed by the automatic balances before being struck, and those which are too heavy are reduced by filing or planing.

Coins of foreign mints are generally submitted to examination by a committee of eminent chemists and metallurgists whose report is published in the official journals.

The quality of these coins (weighing about 81 grains troy) was low, and at last deteriorated so much that the Tibetans deserted the Nepal mints.

The coinage takes place in the six mints belonging to the various states thus Berlin (Prussia), Munich (Bavaria), Dresden (in the Muldenerhtte near Freibcrg, Saxony), Stuttgart (WUrttemberg), Karlsruhe (Baden) and Hamburg (for the state of Hamburg).

These include fragments of custumals, records of the military service due, of markets, mints, and so forth.

An ounce of dust in 1848 frequently went for $4 instead of $17; for a number of years traders in dust were sure of a margin of several dollars, as for example in private coinage, mints for which were common by 1851.

A later series of shekels, belonging to the Roman period, are tetradrachms, "which came from the mints of Caesarea and Antioch and were used as blanks on which to impress Jewish types."

Several mints had been established since Richard of York's time; the standards varied and imitation was easy.

All jurisdiction over their lands was vested in them, no new mints or toll-centres were to be erected on their domains, and the imperial authority was restricted to a small and dwindling area.

Ah, where are the old dears who smelled of lavender and gave small altar boys stripy mints they couldn't crunch!

Enjoy your coffee without the mints and ask for semi-skimmed milk to replace the cream.

Are you spending almost as much in breath mints as you are in cigarettes?

As he poured out these failed glacier mints to set, Kendal mintcake was born.

If you sign up you'll receive a host's pack with complimentary Green & Black's chocolate mints.

I had a perfectly innocent relationship with a steady old workhorse called Nudge, who sucked his mints rather than crunching them.

On the other hand, in the United States mints, the use of very carefully refined metal has made it possible to discontinue the annealing of partly rolled bars.

Mints make excellent flavorings, and teas and tisanes brewed from mint calm upset stomachs, flatulence and any discomfort in the digestive system.

A handy tote is good for holding wedding day necessities like bottles of water, mints and sunblock.

With candy wedding favors, you have many options, from traditional butter mints to contemporary confectionary artistry.

You might want candy with personalized wrappers, such as full size or mini chocolate bars, packages of Lifesavers, chocolate Kisses, chocolate coins, Smarties, wrapped mints, and more.

Chocolate, conversation hearts, mints, lollipops, and even M&M's can be customized as a favor for your special day.

Something as inexpensive as a couple of Andes' mints wrapped in tulle with a pretty ribbon is perfectly acceptable and may cost less than a quarter per person.

Mints, wedding truffles, or chocolate covered strawberries make tasty additions to an edible centerpiece.

After the ceremony, serve wedding cake, punch, and mints to everyone.

Personalized ornaments, decorated cookies, mints, candy canes, and cocoas are popular winter wedding favors.

Instead of mints, place bowls of brightly colored pumpkin shaped candies on the tables for guests to snack on during the reception.

Excellent varieties to try are chamomile or any of the mints.

Patients should also avoid fatty foods, caffeine, mints and mint-flavoring, spicy foods, citrus fruits, and anything with tomatoes.

Favors to emphasize the sweetness of the couple's love, including candies, chocolate kisses or hearts, cookies, mints, or other treats.

Have your child glue the photo to the middle of the cardboard and then glue red and white candy mints around the edges to create a frame.

These typically feature specific slots for specific dates and even particular mints.

Sugar-free gum and mints are allowed, but no more than five pieces per day.

You can include balloons, makeup, mini-sized alcohol bottles, mints, popcorn, a camera, or anything else you feel fits your theme.

For instance, The Rosemary Company sells "hoppy" retirement frog tape measures and "Happy Retirement" mints.

Suitable herbs for use this way include; many of the mints and scented geraniums.

I joined with my team mates and worked until after 8. We did n't even get any mints for our efforts.

Brownies, cookies, chocolate-covered nuts, and mints are just some of the desserts that are typically served at baby showers.

While the traditional shower might offer cake, cookies, punch, tea, and mints, creative planners often steer away from the norm.

This line of cards - called the WOW! cards - include gift cards on the cover of a box of mints as well as a gift card attached to a nightlight.

Clutches, small, and mini bags are often best -- you can toss in your theater tickets, some breath mints, and lip gloss in an evening bag rather than lugging a clunky bag around while wearing a sophisticated evening dress.