ducat

Meaning

Noun

  • A gold coin minted by various European nations.
  • A coin of the major denomination (dollar, euro, etc.); money in general.
  • A ticket.

Origin

  • From Middle French, late Old French ducat, from Old Italian ducato, from Medieval Latin ducatus, from oblique stem of dux. duchy.

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