ryal
Americannoun
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a former gold coin of Scotland, equal to 60 shillings.
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a former silver coin of Scotland, equal to 30 shillings.
Etymology
Origin of ryal
1350–1400; Middle English (Scots): royal
Example Sentences
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Ryal Gaudiosi, then McKirchy's public defender, called the sentence "fair under the circumstances."
From Fox News
Ryal Gaudiosi, then McKirchy’s public defender, called the sentence “fair under the circumstances.”
From Seattle Times
Police Chief Chris Ryal said the man pointed a weapon at officers, and they “returned fire.”
From Washington Times
Derrick Ryal, of the Met Office, said: "We were delighted with the public response to our call for names earlier this year and are really pleased storm naming has been embraced by press, media and public to better communicate the potential impacts of severe weather so people are better prepared, when it matters."
From BBC
Forest officer Nurendra Ryal said it was the first killing of a rhino in the Chitwan National Forest in nearly three years.
From Seattle Times
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