MOIDORE

Etymology

Noun

moidore (plural moidores)

(historical) An old Portuguese gold coin, minted from 1640 to 1732.

Anagrams

• doomier, moodier

Source: Wiktionary


Moi"dore, n. Etym: [Pg. moeda d'ouro, lit., coin of gold. Cf. Money, and Aureate.]

Definition: A gold coin of Portugal, valued at about 27s. sterling.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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