Maravedi

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Maravedi \Mar`a*ve"di\, n. [Sp. maraved['i]; -- so called from
     the Mor[=a]bit[imac]n (lit., the steadfast), an Arabian
     dynasty which reigned in Africa and Spain. Cf. {Marabout}.]
     (Numis.)
     A small copper coin of Spain, equal to three mils American
     money, less than a farthing sterling. Also, an ancient


     Spanish gold coin.
     [1913 Webster]