reises
plural of reis
• ressie, series
Source: Wiktionary
Re`is (r"s or rz), n. Etym: [Pg., pl. of real, an ancient Portuguese coin.]
Definition: The word is used as a Portuguese designation of money of account, one hundred reis being about equal in value to eleven cents.
Reis (rs), n. Etym: [Ar. ra head, chief, prince.]
Definition: A common title in the East for a person in authority, especially the captain of a ship. [Written also rais and ras.]
Rei (r), n.;pl. Reis (ror r. Etym: [Pg. real, pl. reis. See Real a coin.]
Definition: A portuguese money of account, in value about one tenth of a cent. [Spelt also ree.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
25 December 2024
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