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MARAVEDI
Etymology
Noun
maravedi (plural maravedis)
(historical) A former Spanish coin and unit of currency, originally issued in gold but later in silver and copper, discontinued in 1848.
Source: Wiktionary
Mar`a*ve"di, n. Etym: [Sp. maravedĂ; -- so called from the Morabitin (lit., the steadfast), an Arabian dynasty which reigned in Africa and Spain. Cf. Marabout.] (Numis.)
Definition: A small copper coin of Spain, equal to three mils American money, less than a farthing sterling. Also, an ancient Spanish gold coin.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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