peso (plural pesos)
(historical) A former unit of currency in Spain and Spain's colonies, worth 8 reales; the Spanish dollar.
The currency of various countries, including but not limited to Argentina, Chile, Mexico and the Philippines.
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Source: Wiktionary
Pe"so, n. Etym: [Sp.]
Definition: A Spanish dollar; also, an Argentine, Chilian, Colombian, etc., coin, equal to from 75 cents to a dollar; also, a pound weight.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
21 November 2024
(noun) a crossbar on a wagon or carriage to which two whiffletrees are attached in order to harness two horses abreast
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
