doubloon
a former gold coin of Spain and Spanish America, originally equal to two escudos but fluctuating in value.
Origin of doubloon
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How to use doubloon in a sentence
With studied carelessness I took the doubloon on my thumb, flipped it and stuck it in my pocket.
Where the Pavement Ends | John RussellI certainly did not intend that there should be any explosion on my behalf or for the sake of any single doubloon.
Where the Pavement Ends | John RussellThey eased the pockets of the Spanish ambassador, and threw a doubloon to the leper hiding behind the hedge.
From the Easy Chair, series 2 | George William CurtisYes, I feel as rich as the governor in these matters now, and will lay down with them doubloon for doubloon.
The Deerslayer | James Fenimore CooperFirst, we'll make sure of the map, then; and after that you can tell me the story of doubloon Spit.
The Pirate of Panama | William MacLeod Raine
British Dictionary definitions for doubloon
dobln
/ (dʌˈbluːn) /
a former Spanish gold coin
(plural) slang money
Origin of doubloon
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