jacobus

American

[juh-koh-buhs] / dʒəˈkoʊ bəs /

noun

plural

jacobuses

a former gold coin of England issued by James I.

jacobus British

/ dʒəˈkəʊbəs /

noun

an English gold coin minted in the reign of James I

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Etymology

Origin of jacobus

First recorded in 1605–15; Latinized equivalent of James

Example Sentences

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I would wager a jacobus to a farthing that he hasn't a tablecloth of real linen in his house, and as for forks, why, he never heard of them.

From The Touchstone of Fortune by Major, Charles

I explained the matter, and Frances, turning to the porter, said:— "I'll buy you off with a jacobus or a guinea."

From The Touchstone of Fortune by Major, Charles

He has with him a thousand pounds in gold, while I, his gentleman nephew, have not a jacobus to my name.

From The Touchstone of Fortune by Major, Charles

I heard also that Mary Blankaart has lost a silk purse, and in it five gold jacobus, and some half and quarter johannes.

From The Bow of Orange Ribbon A Romance of New York by Hampe, Theo.

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