"rei" meaning in English

See rei in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: reis [plural]
Etymology: Incorrect back-formation of Portuguese plural réis. The correct singular is real. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|pt|-}} Portuguese, {{m|pt|réis}} réis, {{m|pt|real}} real Head templates: {{en-noun}} rei (plural reis)
  1. (nonstandard or obsolete) A Portuguese real Tags: nonstandard, obsolete Categories (topical): Historical currencies Categories (place): Portugal Synonyms: ree Related terms: real, millrei
    Sense id: en-rei-en-noun-SGLECY0k Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations

Alternative forms

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