pistole
Americannoun
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a former gold coin of Spain, equal to two escudos.
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any of various former gold coins of Europe, as the louis d'or.
noun
Etymology
Origin of pistole
1585–95; < Middle French, back formation from pistolet the coin
Example Sentences
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I was ready to give my last pistole to see you," I began; but he put up his hand, saying in a low tone, as he pointed to the door: "Hush!
From Orrain A Romance by S. Levett-Yeats
But bless me, if every pistole was a doubloon and I had as many of them as I could carry I would not try another trip.
From Jack North's Treasure Hunt Or, Daring Adventures in South America by Roy Rockwood
As for the prices paid for the lots—it is surprising to find a foreign coin, the Spanish pistole, as the basic unit of currency.
From Seaport in Virginia George Washington's Alexandria by Gay Montague Moore
He had given the captain the last pistole he possessed, as he had been obliged to pay him in advance to get him to undertake the task, so he was again penniless.
From Jack North's Treasure Hunt Or, Daring Adventures in South America by Roy Rockwood
With new alacrity, the innkeeper thrust the pistole into a leathern pouch he carried at his girdle.
From Under the Rose by Frederic Stewart Isham
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