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    Arunkumar.B
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    Meaning:

    Slang term for the U.S. ten dollar paper currency. The slang is derived from the Roman numeral for ten,”X”. The “X” looks like the shape of a SAWBUCK, a device used to hold wood in place for sawing it into pieces.

    Sentence form:

    Can u lend me a SAWBUCK until payday ?

     

    #36325
    Manikandan
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    sawbuck A slang term for a U.S $10 bill.

    Sawbuck refers to a rack used for holding wood for sawing that has a shape similar to the letter  “X”.

    This term become popular in the 19 th century.

    #36558
    JOHN
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    Sawbuck is a term used to denote a 10 dollar bill in the U.S

    The slang is derived from the Roman Numeral for X, since it looks like a sawbuck (a device used for sawing wood into pieces)

    Sentence Formation:

    The gentleman was glad to receive a Sawbuck when he expected only nine dollars and change.

    #36853
    Shalini.s
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    “Let me borrow a sawbuck so I can get my sick off.”

    #36924
    nivetha
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    Saw buck is the device for holding wood so that it can be cut into pieces. slang term for U.S ten dollar paper currency.

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