Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A gold coin of Spain, the double escudo: same as doubloon.

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Examples

  • In the morning Manuel told the story to the children as they went to spend one golden doblon for toys and candy and sugared cakes.

    This Way to Christmas 1916

  • A doblon, with the head of Carlos Tercero, hung round his neck, and was ever in his hand, being reverently kissed every few miles.

    Wild Life in the Rocky Mountains 1916

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