ducat
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˈdʌkət/
Noun

ducat (plural ducats)

  1. (historical) A gold coin minted by various European nations.
    • William Shakespeare The Merchant of Venice
      Shylock: "My daughter! O my ducats! Fled with a Christian! O my Christian ducats! Justice! the law! my ducats, and my daughter!..."
  2. Money in general.
  3. (informal) A dollar.
  4. (informal) A euro.
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