Lira

created by Webster 1913
(thing) by tres equis (2.4 y) (print)   (I like it!) Fri Jan 21 2000 at 19:11:36
The basic monetary unit in Malta equal to 100 cents.
The basic monetary unit in Turkey.
The (former) basic monetary unit in Italy and San Marino equal (even more formerly) to 100 centesimi.
(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) 1 C! Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:54:20

Li"ra (?), n. ; pl. Lire (#). [It., fr. L. libra the Roman pound. Cf. Livre.]

An Italian coin equivalent in value to the French franc.

 

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