obole

[ ob-ohl ]

noun

1. a silver-alloy coin of France issued during the Middle Ages, the 24th part of a sol, or one-half denier.

Word History and Origins

Origin of obole¹

1595–1605; < French < Latin obolus obolus

Example Sentences

I've had a fine experience; I don't own so much as an obole.

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The hierocceryx received a half-obole a day, and other assistants a similar sum.

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They have received entire, and without losing an obole of it, the heritage of the Greek Sophists.

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I have not wronged the seigneur of Plouernel a single obole.

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Et Ketty n'avait plus une obole, car elle avait abandonn son chteux aux malheureux.

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