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piece of eight::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
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| Type of | coin |
Examples of piece of eight
piece of eight
The eight-ounce, tender piece of fresh fish had been grilled for maximum flavor.
From the courier-journal.com
The silver piece of eight was coined in the Spanish Empire and moved trade around the world.
From the en.wikipedia.org
And if you don't feel enticed enough to apply yet, keep in mind we're pretty sure one of her eyes is a Johnny Depp piece of eight.
From the hecklerspray.com
In England, 1 piece of eight was worth 4s 3d while it was worth 8s in New York, 7s 6d in Pennsylvania and 6s 8d in Virginia.
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One 18th century English shilling was worth around $58 in modern currency so a piece of eight could be worth anywhere from $246 to $465.
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Using a heavy kitchen knife, slice the piece of pork belly into eight squares.
From the guardian.co.uk
Finished in 1759, it was the principal piece of the eight works he displayed in an exhibition in 1761.
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One little piece of like eight or nine other pieces.
From the businessweek.com
The largest piece of burr was again a dining table to seat eight persons at a time.
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