quarter eagle en · NOUN
Etymology
Given its name in the Coinage Act of 1792, as a derivation from the ten-dollar eagle coin.
Meanings
- (historical) A former gold coin of the United States, worth two dollars and fifty cents.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| quarter eagles | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| quarter-eagle | alternative | lexicographic |