dobla

[ doh-blah ]

noun

1. a former gold coin of Spain.

dobla

/ ˈdəʊblɑː /

noun

1. a medieval Spanish gold coin, probably worth 20 maravedis

Word History and Origins

Origin of dobla¹

1590–1600; < Spanish < Latin dupla, feminine of duplus double

Word History and Origins

Origin of dobla¹

Spanish, from Latin dupla, feminine of duplus twofold, double

Example Sentences

In thy opinion a single dobla is too little to be divided between thee and thy friend, the Portuguese.

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