Piece Of Eight Definition

pieces-of-eight
noun
An old Spanish silver coin.
American Heritage
The obsolete Spanish and Central American dollar, equal to eight reals.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Piece Of Eight

Noun

Singular:
piece of eight
Plural:
pieces-of-eight

Origin of Piece Of Eight

  • From its original value of eight reals

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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