Definitions for maravedi

maravedi mar·a·ve·di

Spelling: [mar-uh-vey-dee]
IPA: /ˌmær əˈveɪ di/

Maravedi is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 278 anagrams from letters in maravedi (aadeimrv).

Definitions for maravedi

noun

  1. a former gold coin issued by the Moors in Spain.
  2. a former minor copper coin of Spain, discontinued in 1848.

Origin of maravedi

1530-40; Spanish maravedí, from Arabic Murābitīn the Almoravids; see marabout

Examples for maravedi

I would not have given ten maravedi for my head when those children of the devil were pushing us against the wall.

Duc de Soria, your predecessor would neither cost you a regret nor rob you of a maravedi.

Suppose I were to take Zillah to wife—the old rascal would not give me a maravedi.

Lastly, there was no choice left her, the new commandant was daily expected, and she could not raise a maravedi.

"I value not his madness a maravedi," said Sir Hugh, whose anger was predominant at the moment.

I have nothing to give you, and if I had a whole world I would not give a maravedi's worth to you.

The maravedi is a small copper coin, of the value of three mills in American money.

At the time of its adoption by the Christian powers of Spain, the maravedi (or sueldo de oro) was equal to 1⁄6 onza of gold.

In a comprehensive way it may be said that the history of this word or name, maravedi, sums up the monetary history of Spain.

I hold my pardon, and care not a maravedi for spy or informer.

Word Value for maravedi
Scrable

14

Words with friends

16

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