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doubloon

[ duh-bloon ]

noun

  1. a former gold coin of Spain and Spanish America, originally equal to two escudos but fluctuating in value.


doubloon

/ dʌˈbluːn /

noun

  1. a former Spanish gold coin
  2. slang.
    plural money


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Word History and Origins

Origin of doubloon1

1615–25; < Spanish doblón, equivalent to dobl ( a ) dobla + -ón augmentative suffix

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Word History and Origins

Origin of doubloon1

C17: from Spanish doblón, from dobla

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Example Sentences

With studied carelessness I took the doubloon on my thumb, flipped it and stuck it in my pocket.

I certainly did not intend that there should be any explosion on my behalf or for the sake of any single doubloon.

They eased the pockets of the Spanish ambassador, and threw a doubloon to the leper hiding behind the hedge.

Yes, I feel as rich as the governor in these matters now, and will lay down with them doubloon for doubloon.

First, we'll make sure of the map, then; and after that you can tell me the story of Doubloon Spit.

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