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Definition of Pistole
1. n. The name of certain gold coins of various values formerly coined in some countries of Europe. In Spain it was equivalent to a quarter doubloon, or about $3.90, and in Germany and Italy nearly the same. There was an old Italian pistole worth about $5.40.
Definition of Pistole
1. a former European gold coin [n -S]
Medical Definition of Pistole
1. The name of certain gold coins of various values formerly coined in some countries of Europe. In Spain it was equivalent to a quarter doubloon, or about $3.90, and in Germany and Italy nearly the same. There was an old Italian pistole worth about $5.40. Origin: F, probably a name given in jest in France to a Spanish coin. Cf. Pistol. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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