ducat
(noun) formerly a gold coin of various European countries
Source: WordNet® 3.1
ducat (plural ducats)
(historical) A gold coin minted by various European nations.
• William Shakespeare The Merchant of Venice
(informal) A coin of the major denomination (dollar, euro, etc.); money in general.
(US, theater, slang) A ticket.
Source: Wiktionary
Duc"at, n. Etym: [F. ducat, It. ducato, LL. ducatus, fr. dux leader or commander. See Duke.]
Definition: A coin, either of gold or silver, of several countries in Europe; originally, one struck in the dominions of a duke.
Note: The gold ducat is generally of the value of nine shillings and four pence sterling, or somewhat more that two dollars. The silver ducat is of about half this value.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
26 March 2025
(noun) bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal
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