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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A good horse could be bought for five pounds, and a good cow and calf for a pistole, or three dollars and sixty cents.
From History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia by Campbell, Charles
"Never mind," said his Excellency, whose whole countenance had lighted up at the thought of play; "I admire your garters—a pistole against them."
From The Youth of Jefferson A Chronicle of College Scrapes at Williamsburg, in Virginia, A.D. 1764 by Anonymous
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 Rockwood, Roy
And, peste! the only woman there worth a pistole has turned out the vilest of creatures.
From In the Day of Adversity by Bloundelle-Burton, John
Those who wait for a book till it is reprinted, show plainly that they prefer the saving of a pistole to the acquisition of knowledge.
From Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 by Disraeli, Isaac
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