OBOLE

Etymology

Noun

obole (plural oboles)

(historical) An obsolete French coin.

Anagrams

• Boole

Source: Wiktionary


Ob"ole, n. Etym: [Cf.F. obole. See Obolus.] (Old Pharm.)

Definition: A weight of twelve grains; or, according to some, of ten grains, or half a scruple. [Written also obol.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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