rouble
ruble
/ (ˈruːbəl) /
the standard monetary unit of Belarus and Russia, divided into 100 kopecks
the former standard monetary unit of Tajikistan, divided into 100 tanga
Origin of rouble
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How to use rouble in a sentence
I found him in the act of losing his last rouble at roulette, which did not prevent our spending a very pleasant day together.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky | Modeste TchaikovskyWhen they asked two thousand roubles apiece, people laughed and offered them a rouble for each.
The peasant took the sheet of paper, gave Kapiton half-a-rouble, went out of the room, and took his seat in the cart.
A Sportsman's Sketches | Ivan TurgenevOne of the late Emperor cost four roubles, the additional rouble being put on in compliment to his Majesty.
Fred Markham in Russia | W. H. G. KingstonWe were asked a silver rouble for a basket of strawberries, almost spoilt, and two roubles for a melon.
Fred Markham in Russia | W. H. G. Kingston
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