Category:Specie

Spe"ci*e,

Defn: abl. of l. species sort, kind. Used in the phrase in specie, That is, in sort, in kind, in (its own) form. "[the king] expects a return in specie from them" [i. e., kindness For kindness]. Dryden. In specie (law), in precise or definite form; specifically; according To the exact terms; of the very thing.

Specie Spe"cie, n. Etym: [formed as a singular from species, in sense 5.]

Defn: coin; hard money.