Simoleon Definition

Origin of Simoleon

• Most commonly accepted theory: late 19th century macaronic blend of simon (“dollar"), from simon (“sixpence coin") (17th-century British slang), and Napoleon (“French gold coin worth 20 francs, bearing the image of Napoleon III"). Perhaps from New Orleans. Also see simony.

  From Wiktionary

• Origin unknown

  From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition