Meaning of maravedi | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A former Spanish coin and unit of currency, originally issued in gold but later in silver and copper, discontinued in 1848.
   historical
2. A very small quantity or value; the least possible amount.
   figuratively

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Examples

“an thou dost go on to put thy filthy lucre in the balance with thy daughter’s life and honour, by Heaven, I will strip thee of every maravedi thou hast in the world, before three days are out!”

“I think I know myself; I am not prone to suspicion; but for those strange words, I should not have cared a maravedi for her painting that cursed flower.”

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