(1):

(n.) Heavy twisted fringe, made of fine gold or silver wire and used for epaulets; also, any heavy twisted fringe whose cords are prominent.

(2):

(n.) Base or uncurrent coin.

(3):

(n.) Showy metallic ornament, as of gold, silver, or copper, on bridles, saddles, etc.

(4):

(n.) Uncoined gold or silver in the mass.