maravedi

American  

[mar-uh-vey-dee] / ˌmær əˈveɪ di /

noun

plural

maravedis

1. a former gold coin issued by the Moors in Spain.

2. a former minor copper coin of Spain, discontinued in 1848.

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maravedi British  

/ ˌmærəˈveɪdɪ /

noun

1. any of various Spanish coins of copper or gold

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Etymology

Origin of maravedi

1530–40; < Spanish maravedí, from Arabic Murābitīn the Almoravids ( def. ); marabout

Example Sentences

In a comprehensive way it may be said that the history of this word or name, maravedi, sums up the monetary history of Spain.

From The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 by Shaw, William Arthur

"I value not his madness a maravedi," said Sir Hugh, whose anger was predominant at the moment.

From William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale by Curling, Henry

Poor Ojeda could not raise another maravedi, and as nobody would stake him, the duel was off.

From South American Fights and Fighters And Other Tales of Adventure by Brady, Cyrus Townsend

A sad termination for such a welcome beginning, for the two unhappy creatures, Juan and Maria, had neither maravedi nor cuarto in their money box!

From The Fourth Estate, vol. 2 by Palacio Vald?s, Armando

A maravedi was equal to two-thirds of a cent. 110-1 Pronounced originally, according to Las Casas, I. 291, with the accent on the last syllable.

From The Northmen, Columbus and Cabot, 985-1503 by Olson, Julius E.