Ducat: meaning, definitions and examples
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ducat
[ หdjuหkษt ]
currency type
A ducat is a gold or silver coin that was used as a standard of exchange in various parts of Europe, primarily during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Ducats were minted in several countries and typically bore images of important figures or symbols. The term is still used to refer to historical coins or in discussions of numismatics.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He collected ancient ducats from the Netherlands.
- The value of the ducat fluctuated with the market demands.
- The museum displayed a rare ducat from Venice.
Translations
Translations of the word "ducat" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ducado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเฅเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Dukat
๐ฎ๐ฉ ducat
๐บ๐ฆ ะดัะบะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ dukata
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฅใผใซใใ
๐ซ๐ท ducat
๐ช๐ธ ducado
๐น๐ท dukad
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์นดํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏููุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ dukรกt
๐ธ๐ฐ dukรกt
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅก็น
๐ธ๐ฎ dukat
๐ฎ๐ธ dukati
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดัะบะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ducat
๐ฒ๐ฝ ducado
Etymology
The term 'ducat' originates from the Italian word 'ducato,' which referred to a monetary system first introduced in the 13th century. The name is derived from the Latin 'ducatus,' meaning 'duke's or leader's domain.' The coin gained prominence in the Venetian Republic and was widely copied throughout Europe. Ducats were often struck in gold, making them highly valuable, and their design typically featured images of important rulers or allegorical figures, reinforcing their status as official currency. Over time, the ducat became associated with various countries, including Austria and Hungary, and was a widely accepted form of currency in trade and commerce. Today, while ducals are no longer in regular circulation, they are still of interest to historians, collectors, and numismatists, symbolizing a rich economic history.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,412 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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