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Webster 1913 Edition

Noun.

[Sp.

maravedí

; – so called from the

Morābitīn

(lit., the steadfast), an Arabian dynasty which reigned in Africa and Spain. Cf.

(Numis.)

A small copper coin of Spain, equal to three mils American money, less than a farthing sterling. Also, an ancient Spanish gold coin.

Noun.

A small copper coin of Spain, equal to three mills American money, less than a farthing sterling.

See also: maravedí

maravedi ‎(plural maravedis)

(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