maravedi
Americannoun
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a former gold coin issued by the Moors in Spain.
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a former minor copper coin of Spain, discontinued in 1848.
noun
Etymology
Origin of maravedi
1530–40; < Spanish maravedí, from Arabic Murābitīn the Almoravids ( def. ); see marabout
Example Sentences
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Everybody complimented him on his bargain, declaring the horse was worth a hundred and fifty ducats as surely as an egg was worth a maravedi.
From The Exemplary Novels of Cervantes by Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de
No, Se�or, my news is not worth a maravedi, or it is far beyond the price of gold; such as it is, your Excellency can take it, and think no more of my reward.
From Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay by Cooper, J. Fenimore
I hold my pardon, and care not a maravedi for spy or informer.
From Micah Clarke His Statement as made to his three grandchildren Joseph, Gervas and Reuben During the Hard Winter of 1734 by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir
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
He who shies At such a prize Is not worth a maravedi, Be so kind To bear in mind— Faint heart never won fair lady!
From The Complete Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan by Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), Sir
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