pistole

American  

[pi-stohl] / pɪˈstoʊl /

noun

1. a former gold coin of Spain, equal to two escudos.

2. any of various former gold coins of Europe, as the louis d'or.

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pistole British  

/ pɪsˈtəʊl /

noun

1. any of various gold coins of varying value, formerly used in Europe

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Etymology

Origin of pistole

1585–95; < Middle French, back formation from pistolet the coin

Example Sentences

At the time, TSA chief John Pistole cited a travel survey showing that travelers ranked removing their shoes the second-worst part of flying, after only ticket prices.

From Slate

John Pistole helped oversee the rollout of TSA PreCheck, the program which allows expedited screening for people willing to undergo tougher background checks and provide their fingerprints.

From Washington Post

John Pistole, who served as TSA administrator under Napolitano and later Jeh Johnson, said airport checkpoints may be the most visible reminder of aviation-related changes after 9/11, but they are one of many layers put in place to prevent attacks.

From Washington Post

Pistole led the agency as it pivoted from similar screenings for all travelers to less stringent physical examination for those deemed lower risk.

From Washington Post

“Knowing who is a known and trusted traveler really reduces the risk, allowing TSA officers to focus on those who are higher risk while expediting those who are lower risk,” Pistole said.

From Washington Post