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Webster 1913 Edition


Maravedi

Marˊa-ve′di

,
Noun.
[Sp.
maravedí
; – so called from the
Morābitīn
(lit., the steadfast), an Arabian dynasty which reigned in Africa and Spain. Cf.
Marabout
.]
(Numis.)
A small copper coin of Spain, equal to three mils American money, less than a farthing sterling. Also, an ancient Spanish gold coin.

Webster 1828 Edition


Maravedi

MARAVE'DI

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