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noun
A former Spanish coin and unit of currency, originally issued in gold but later in silver and copper, discontinued in 1848.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A very small quantity or value; the least possible amount.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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Synonyms: jot, shred, whit, farthing
Antonyms: none provided
History
From Spanish maravedí, from Arabic مُرَابِطِين (murābiṭīn), an inflected plural of مُرَابِط (murābiṭ, “holy man”), the name of the Almoravid rulers of Muslim Spain during the 12th century. Compare marabout.
