Definition of "moidore" [moi•dore]

• A former Portuguese or Brazilian gold coin that was also current in England in the early 18th century. (noun)

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• "[80] A moidore was a gold coin from Portugal or Brazil in use in Carter's time."
• "[25] A moidore was a gold coin from Portugal or Brazil in use in Carter's time."
• "[31] A moidore was a gold coin from Portugal or Brazil in use in Carter's time."