carolus

[ kar-uh-luh s ]

/ ˈkær ə ləs /

noun, plural car·o·lus·es, car·o·li [kar-uh-lahy] /ˈkær əˌlaɪ/.

any of various coins issued under monarchs named Charles, especially the broad of Charles I of England.

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Origin of carolus

1680–90; < Medieval Latin: Latinized form of Charles or Karl

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Examples from the Web for carolus

Then all at once a frightful suspicion arose in my mind: Madam Land had cut off Carolus' head!
What Happened to Inger Johanne|Dikken Zwilgmeyer
He was the delight of his master, Carolus Durand for he was modest and refined, yet full of enthusiasm and energy.
Pictures Every Child Should Know|Dolores Bacon
While he was a youth his father sent him to Carolus Magnus, whom he served during all his wars.
Denmark|M. Pearson Thomson
He then laughed immoderately, and took snuff at a surprising rate from his King Carolus' snuff-box.
The Eve of All-Hallows, v. 1 of 3|Matthew Weld Hartstonge

The castellan gave each of them two carolus and a new coat for their loyal services.
The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Vol. II (of 2)|Charles de Coster

British Dictionary definitions for carolus

carolus

/ (ˈkærələs) /

noun plural -luses or -li (-ˌlaɪ)

any of several coins struck in the reign of a king called Charles, esp an English gold coin from the reign of Charles I

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