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MILREIS
Etymology
Noun
milreis (plural milreis)
(historical) A former currency of Portugal.
(historical) A former currency of Brazil.
Anagrams
• Selimir, limiers, slimier, smilier
Source: Wiktionary
Mil"reis`, n. Etym: [Pg. mil reis, i. e., one thousand reis; mil a thousand + reis, pl. of real a rei.]
Definition: A Portuguese money of account rated in the treasury department of the United States at one dollar and eight cents; also, a Brazilian money of account rated at fifty-four cents and six mills.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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HEEDLESS
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