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View synonyms for doubloon
doubloon
[ duh-bloon ]
noun
- a former gold coin of Spain and Spanish America, originally equal to two escudos but fluctuating in value.
doubloon
/ dʌˈbluːn /
noun
- a former Spanish gold coin
- slang.plural money
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of doubloon1
C17: from Spanish doblón, from dobla
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Example Sentences
With studied carelessness I took the doubloon on my thumb, flipped it and stuck it in my pocket.
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I certainly did not intend that there should be any explosion on my behalf or for the sake of any single doubloon.
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They eased the pockets of the Spanish ambassador, and threw a doubloon to the leper hiding behind the hedge.
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Yes, I feel as rich as the governor in these matters now, and will lay down with them doubloon for doubloon.
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First, we'll make sure of the map, then; and after that you can tell me the story of Doubloon Spit.
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