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reis Definition

reis (rās)

real′re äl′

a former Portuguese and Brazilian money of account

Etymology: Port, pl. of real, real

reis Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

banknote: Drawing of one-half of an 1828 William Warren mould-cover for making watermarked paper for 200,000 reis banknotes for the independent Empire of Brazil.

Noun used with modifier

mille: Pounds s. d In Lisbon 15 mille reis per pipe is 1,500 mille reis; exchange, at 6s.