Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A Russian copper coin of the value of 5 copecks.

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Examples

  • Why, the fellow would do ANYTHING for a piatak β€˜[A silver five-kopeck piece, equal in value to 2 1/4 pence.] β€œTo this my beloved one retorted:

    Through Russia 2003

  • ANYTHING for a piatak '[A silver five-kopeck piece, equal in value to 2 1

    Through Russia Maksim Gorky 1902

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  • A 5-kopeck coin once used in Russia.

    December 8, 2010