"pistareen" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pistareens [plural]
Etymology: Probably a corruption of the Spanish peseta + -een. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en||een}} + -een Head templates: {{en-noun}} pistareen (plural pistareens)
  1. (now historical) A Spanish silver coin worth two reales, used as common currency in the Americas in the 18th century. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Coins, Historical currencies, History of Spain Categories (place): America Synonyms: pisterine

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