lira
[leer-uh; Italian lee-rah]
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noun, plural li·re [leer-ey; Italian lee-re] /ˈlɪər eɪ; Italian ˈli rɛ/, li·ras.
a coin and monetary unit of Italy until the euro was adopted, equal to 100 centesimi. Abbreviation: L., Lit.
a monetary unit of Malta, San Marino, and the Vatican City until the euro was adopted.
a silver, bronze, or chrome steel coin and monetary unit of Turkey, equal to 100 kurus; equal to 100 piasters before 1933; Turkish pound. Abbreviation: TL.
Origin of lira
1610–20; < Italian < Old Provençal lieura < Latin lībra pound
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Contemporary Examples of lire
He and another bidder battled until Nicolo finally won the paintings for 45,000 lire—around $32.
Italian Autoworker Discovers Stolen Masterpieces on His Kitchen WallBarbie Latza Nadeau
April 10, 2014
Historical Examples of lire
That was the best wine in their cellar, and cost ten lire a bottle.
The UnderdogF. Hopkinson Smith
"Thank you," said Hermione to Fabiano, giving him a couple of lire.
A Spirit in PrisonRobert Hichens
The Aquila Verde would shelter and feed her for six lire a day.
Olive in ItalyMoray Dalton
I owe you the incredible amount of one hundred thousand lire.
The Lure of the MaskHarold MacGrath
At Ferrara the rent of a house yearly in 1455 was 25 Lire; comp.
The Civilisation of the Renaissance in ItalyJacob Burckhardt
lira
noun plural lire (ˈlɪərɪ, Italian ˈliːre) or liras
Word Origin for lira
Italian, from Latin lībra pound
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