Etymology

pistareen

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Today it means: A Spanish silver coin worth two reales, used as common currency in the Americas in the 18th century. Full definition →

First used 18th c.
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The story

Probably a corruption of the Spanish peseta + -een.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 18th c. A Spanish silver coin worth two reales, used as common currency in the Americas in the 18th century.

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