Definition for DUC'AT

DUC'AT, n. [from duke.]

A coin of several countries in Europe, struck in the dominions of a duke. It is of silver or gold. The silver ducat is generally of the value of four shillings and sixpence sterling, equal to an American dollar or to a French crown, and the gold ducat of twice the value. – Encyc.

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