piece of eight

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Noun piece of eight has 1 sense

piece of eight - an old silver Spanish coin; worth 8 reales
--₁ is a kind of coin

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Piece of Eight

Definition:

A piece of eight, also known as a Spanish dollar, is a former Spanish coin that was used as currency in the Americas. The term refers to both the coin itself and the concept of the eight-real coin.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

A Spanish coin used as currency in the Americas.

Usages:

A coin: A piece of eight was widely circulated in the American colonies during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Sample Sentences:

He found a piece of eight buried in his backyard.
The pirate proudly displayed his collection of ancient pieces of eight.
During their visit to the museum, they admired the display of authentic pieces of eight.

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