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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: maravedi

maravedí m ‎(plural maravedís or maravedíes)