ducat

/'dju:kət/

Thân thiện

A merchant carefully counts several ducats on his market stall.

Definition

Noun: 1. A former gold coin: A ducat was a gold coin used as currency in many European countries from the late Middle Ages through the early modern period. It was known for its reliable gold content and was widely accepted in international trade. 2. (Plural, informal) Money: In a more general or humorous sense, "ducats" can refer to money or cash.

Examples

• Noun (Historical Coin):
  • The merchant paid for the spices with Venetian ducats.
  • The museum's collection includes a rare Hungarian ducat from the 16th century.
• Noun (Informal: Money):
  • I need to earn a few more ducats before I can afford that vacation.

Advanced Usage

• "Not worth a ducat": An expression meaning something is completely worthless or of no value.
  • His promise turned out not to be worth a ducat.

Variants and Related Words

• Ducatoon: A silver coin that was sometimes equivalent in value to a gold ducat.

Synonyms

• Coin: A flat, typically round piece of metal used as money.
• Currency: A system of money in general use in a particular country.
• (For the informal meaning) Cash, money, funds.

Học thuật

Noun

1. formerly a gold coin of various European countries