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Why is a Dollar Called a "Buck"?

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Channel: Today I Found Out
Categories: Economics   |   Society / Culture   |   Social Science  
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As with many etymologies, the exact root of this word is difficult to say with one hundred percent certainty. However, the leading theory is extremely plausible and backed up by a fair bit of documented evidence. Specifically, it is thought that a dollar is called a “buck” thanks to deer.

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