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Ducat: meaning, definitions and examples

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ducat

 

[ หˆdjuหkษ™t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

coin, currency, money

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ducado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅเค•เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dukat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ducat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒะบะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dukata

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใƒฅใƒผใ‚ซใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ducat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ducado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dukad

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‘์นดํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆูƒุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dukรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dukรกt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœๅก็‰น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dukat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dukati

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดัŽะบะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒฃแƒ™แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ducat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ducado

Word origin

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.