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 Levett-Yeats, S.
I have had a great deal of trouble from the factious disputes and violent heats of a most impudent, troublesome party here in regard to that silly fee of a pistole.
From Montcalm and Wolfe by Parkman, Francis
In a few days the company set sail for Genoa, and when they had arrived there his superior intimated that they must part, at the same time thrusting a pistole into his hand.
From Legends & Romances of Spain by Spence, Lewis
But it seems to me there are some two thousand of them who cry 'Vive le Roi' for half a pistole, but would cry 'Vivent nous autres' for nothing.
From St George's Cross by Keene, H. G. (Henry George)
A pistole now represents 10 francs, and an écu 3 francs.
From Wanderings by southern waters, eastern Aquitaine by Barker, Edward Harrison
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