Fake Money
/feɪk ˈmʌni/noun
Currency that is counterfeit or not genuine.
Did you know?The concept of counterfeit money dates back to ancient Rome, where punishment for forgery was often death, reflecting the serious implications of monetary deception.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
fak
“to deceive or cheat.”
14th Century
Old French
fausser
“to falsify or make false.”
17th Century
Latin
falsus
“false, untrue.”
Modern English
English
fake
“to make or create something that is not genuine.”
Modern English
English
money
“a medium of exchange that holds value.”