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pistareen

[ pis-tuh-reen ]

adjective

  1. of little value or worth.

pistareen

/ ˌpɪstəˈriːn /

noun

  1. a Spanish coin, used in the US and the West Indies until the 18th century
“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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Word History and Origins

Origin of pistareen1

1735–45, Americanism; perhaps alteration of Spanish peseta peseta
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pistareen1

C18: perhaps changed from peseta
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Example Sentences

A white sea bear appeared in the port of Pollard's Tavern and could be seen for half a pistareen.

You know, or you ought to know, the difference between a pistareen and a smooth-faced shilling.

It was sold at market for one shilling; and I have known a cargo purchased at a pistareen.

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