ducats
word · lemma: ducat
Definition
Ducats are old gold or silver coins that were used as money in Europe, especially during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Today, the word is sometimes used informally to mean money.
Usage & Nuances
"Ducats" is mostly historical or literary; rarely used in modern everyday speech. In slang, it can mean 'money' but this is old-fashioned and mostly found in jokes or period stories. Not to be confused with 'dockets' or 'tickets.' Plural refers to coins or money, singular is 'ducat.'
Example Sentences
In old stories, people paid with ducats instead of dollars.
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He found a chest full of gold ducats.
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The merchant accepted only ducats at his shop.
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I've got to earn more ducats if I want to travel this summer.
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Back in Shakespeare's day, a few ducats could buy a lot.
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Hey, can you lend me some ducats until payday?
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