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thaler

American  
[tah-ler] / ˈtɑ lər /
Also taler

noun

thaler, plural thalers plural
  1. any of various former large coins of various German states; dollar.


thaler British  
/ ˈtɑːlə /

noun

  1. a former German, Austrian, or Swiss silver coin

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of thaler

From German, dating back to 1780–90; see origin at dollar

Example Sentences

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It is reported that Signor Mussolini requested Dr. Seipel, Austrian Chancellor, on the occasion of his recent visit to the Premier, for permission to mint the silver thaler of the Empress Maria Theresa.

From Time Magazine Archive

Philip Tell Dodge, 76, founder and president of the Mergen- thaler Linotype Co., director of the Bank of New York and Trust Co.; to Miss Lilias Sutherland, 45, of Manhattan; in Manhattan.

From Time Magazine Archive

The Austrian-minted Maria Theresa silver thaler, called in Yemen the riyal, serves for all transactions.

From Time Magazine Archive

In the turbulent 1930s, the thaler became an international political weapon.

From Time Magazine Archive

In a few years this valuation of the thaler prevailed all over the Empire.

From The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 by Shaw, William Arthur

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