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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