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Complete Definition of "maravedi"

English
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Etymology
From Spanish maravedí, from Arabic ARchar|�رابط�� (mur�biŧīn) (an inflected plural of ARchar|�رابط (mur�biŧ)), the name of the Berber rulers of Muslim Spain during the 12th century. Compare marabout.

Pronunciation
IPA|/mær��veɪdi/

Noun
en-noun

  1. historical A former Spanish coin and unit of currency, originally issued in gold but later in silver and copper, discontinued in 1848.

#:*1819: �an thou dost go on to put thy filthy lucre in the balance with thy daughter�s life and honour, by Heaven, I will strip thee of every maravedi thou hast in the world, before three days are out!� � Walter Scott, Ivanhoe

Category:Currency

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