English Explanatory Dictionary

piece of eight

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The peso, a silver coin that was minted in Spain and its colonies from the end of 15th century, equal to eight reales (hence the name).

Word forms

piece of eight pieces of eight

Synonyms

dollar peso piastre
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