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pistole

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pis·tole  (p-stl)
n.
1. A gold coin equal to two escudos, formerly used in Spain.
2. Any of several gold coins used in various European countries until the late 19th century.
[French, back-formation from pistolet, diminutive of pistole, pistol; see pistol.]
pistole [pɪsˈtəʊl]
n
(Economics, Accounting & Finance / Currencies) any of various gold coins of varying value, formerly used in Europe
[from Old French, shortened from pistolet, literally: little pistol]


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"Half a pistole if you can find out," said D'Artagnan.
Twenty Years After by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
What we gave to the chec might be worth about a pistole, and the rest in proportion.
A Voyage to Abyssinia by Lobo, Father View in context
" said the patron, laughing; "I have sailed about with my father, and I know what is called a sou, a crown, a pistole, a louis, and a double louis, in all the languages of Europe; my crew, therefore, listen to me as they would to an oracle, and obey me as if I were an admiral.
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