louis en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Borrowed from French louis, from Louis, the name of the French kings who first issued these coins and whose images appeared on their obverses.
Meanings
- (historical) Any gold or silver coin issued by the French kings from Louis XIII to Louis XVI and bearing their image on the obverse side, particularly the gold louis d'ors, originally a French form of the Spanish doubloon but varying in value between 10 and 24 livres.
- (historical) The louis d'or constitutionnel, a 24-livre gold coin issued by the First French Republic.
- (historical, informal) The franc germinal or napoleon, a similar gold coin issued by Napoleon and bearing his image on the obverse, worth 20 francs.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| louises | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| louis | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hyponyms
louis d'or constitutionnel · napoleon · louis d'or · franc germinal