plural of Silesian

(economics, finance) A system of bartering, once common in Africa, in which traders remain silent, either because they have no language in common or because they both wish to keep secret and not discuss the origins of their goods (especially gold and salt).

A person who keeps silent, especially from religious motives. / (historical) An official at any of several courts who maintained silence.

plural of silentiary

plural of silent partner

(business) A partner who is not actively involved in the running of a business. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see silent, partner.

plural of silent film

Without making a noise, silently.

plural of silent auction

(organic chemistry) A saturated heterocycle having three carbon atoms and one silicon atom; any derivative of this compound