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Queen Isabella of Spain pawned the crown jewels to finance Columbus’s voyage to America. The word “pawn” originates from the Latin word “patinum” which means cloth or clothing. The French word "pan" refers to a skirt or blouse. In the early centuries, the principle assets people had were their clothes, and they borrowed money by pawning their clothing.
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