Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ducats
Noun
/ˈdʌkəts/
Definition
Ducats are historical gold or silver coins that were used in various European countries, especially during the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
Examples
- The merchant offered me twenty ducats for my rare painting.
- In the play, the character mentions ducats as a measure of his wealth.
- During the trade, they exchanged goods and ducats to settle the deal.
Meaning
Originally, ducats referred to a specific type of currency minted primarily in the Italian city-states, but over time, it became a term for various coins used across Europe.
Synonyms
- coins
- currency
- florins
- guilders
