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reis |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Rei \Rei\ (r?), n.;pl. {Reis} (r?"?s or r?z). [Pg. real, pl reis. See {Real} a coin.] A portuguese money of account, in value about one tenth of a cent. [Spelt also {ree}.] From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Reis \Re`is\ (r?"?s or r?z), n. [Pg., pl of real, an ancient Portuguese coin.] The word is used as a Portuguese designation of money of account, one hundred reis being about equal in value to eleven cents. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Reis \Reis\ (r[imac]s), n. [Ar. ra["i]s head, chief, prince.] A common title in the East for a person in authority, especially the captain of a ship. [Written also {rais} and {ras}.]
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