DUCATOONS

Noun

ducatoons

plural of ducatoon

Source: Wiktionary


DUCATOON

Duc`a*toon", n. Etym: [F. or Sp. ducaton, fr. ducat.]

Definition: A silver coin of several countries of Europe, and of different values.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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NEGLECT

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