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单词 obole
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Definition of obole in English:

obole

noun ˈɒbəʊl
historical
  • A small silver coin in medieval Europe; specifically (a) an English halfpenny; (b) a small French coin (originally of silver, later of billon) in use from the 10th to 15th centuries and having the value of half a denier (also called a maille). Also (more generally): any coin of low value.

Origin

Mid 16th century. From Anglo-Norman obole halfpenny and Middle French, French obole small French coin, type of small weight, ancient Greek coin from classical Latin obolus.

 
 

Definition of obole in US English:

obole

nounˈɒbəʊl
historical
  • A small silver coin in medieval Europe; specifically (a) an English halfpenny; (b) a small French coin (originally of silver, later of billon) in use from the 10th to 15th centuries and having the value of half a denier (also called a maille). Also (more generally): any coin of low value.

Origin

Mid 16th century. From Anglo-Norman obole halfpenny and Middle French, French obole small French coin, type of small weight, ancient Greek coin from classical Latin obolus.

 
 
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