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Webster 1913 Edition


Obolus

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Ob′o-lus

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Noun.
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pl.
Oboli
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[L., fr. Gr. ([GREEK])]
(Gr.Antiq.)
(a)
A small silver coin of Athens, the sixth part of a drachma, about three cents in value.
(b)
An ancient weight, the sixth part of a drachm.

Webster 1828 Edition


Obolus

OB'OLUS

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Noun.
[L. from G.] A small silver coin of Athens, the sixth part of a drachma, about two cents in value, or a penny farthing sterling.