- A silver coin, and money of account, of Great Britain and
its dependencies, equal to twelve pence, or the twentieth part of a
pound, equivalent to about twenty-four cents of the United States
currency. - In the United States, a denomination of money, differing
in value in different States. It is not now legally recognized. - The Spanish real, of the value of one eight of a dollar,
or 12/ cets; -- formerly so called in New York and some other States.
See Note under 2.
Definition
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