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Webster 1913 Edition


Irredeemable

Irˊre-deem′a-ble

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Adj.
Not redeemable; that can not be redeemed; not payable in gold or silver, as a bond; – used especially of such government notes, issued as currency, as are not convertible into coin at the pleasure of the holder.
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Irˊre-deem′a-ble-ness
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adv.

Webster 1828 Edition


Irredeemable

IRREDEE'MABLE

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Adj.
[in and redeemable.]
1.
That cannot be redeemed.
2.
Not subject to be paid at the pleasure of government; as irredeemable debts; irredeemable certificates or stock.