dobla
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of dobla
1590–1600; < Spanish < Latin dupla, feminine of duplus double
Example Sentences
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One dobla is worth two dukedoms to such a man as I am, since the dobla would help to gain me respect, whereas the dukedoms would only draw down ridicule upon my head.
From Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay by Cooper, J. Fenimore
Of the gold coins then in circulation the castellano or dobla de la vanda was worth 490 maravedis, and the ducado 383 maravedis.
From The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Volume II) by Irving, Washington
"Here is another dobla to add to thy store."
From Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay by Cooper, J. Fenimore
In thy opinion a single dobla is too little to be divided between thee and thy friend, the Portuguese.
From Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay by Cooper, J. Fenimore
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