Definitions for pistoles

pistoles pis·tole

Spelling: [pi-stohl]
IPA: /pɪˈstoʊl/

Pistoles is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 365 anagrams from letters in pistoles (eilopsst).

Definitions for pistoles

noun

  1. a former gold coin of Spain, equal to two escudos.
  2. any of various former gold coins of Europe, as the louis d'or.

Origin of pistoles

1585-95; Middle French, back formation from pistolet the coin

Examples for pistoles

The moidore and the johannes were Portuguese coins, the pistole Spanish.

The Board of Trade considered the pistole dispute most inopportune.

(he being now in the Cheriton), for which he gave me a French pistole.

That every house should pay one pistole, which would monthly amount to 18,000 pistoles.

These skins were sold in France at a pistole each, or ten livres.

Thus the legal valuation of the pistole was slightly in excess of 21s.

"And here is a pistole to spend as you will," says Mr. Carvel, tossing him the piece.

This name was applied both to a small pistol and a Spanish pistole.

There's a pistole for you, eat like an Emperor, d'ye hear, till that be out.

The Drudge Report posted a link, the tape went viral and pistole found himself being questioned about the case on CNN.

Word Value for pistoles
Scrable

9

Words with friends

11

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