French in origin, this term means to preserve which has been a traditional French method of keeping food in storage for longer periods of time.During a time when there was a lack of refrigeration, foods were preserved in jars under layers of fat or syrups as a means to store the contents for future use.rench in origin, this term means to preserve which has been a traditional French method of keeping food in storage for longer periods of time.
Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: fiat currency(Noun) Money that has indirect market value or is given legal tender status by government fiat.
Definitions (2). 1.Any currency other than the local currency which is used in settling international transactions. Also called foreign currency. 2. System of trading in and converting the currency of one country into that of another.See also foreign exchange market.efinitions (2). 1.Any currency other than the local currency which is used in settling international transactions. Also called foreign currency. 2. System of trading in and converting the currency of one country into that of another.