Ducat [noun]
Definition of Ducat:
authorization
Synonyms of Ducat:
● Sanction
● License
● Summons
● Subpoena
● Passport
● Permit
● Ticket
● Pledge
● Warranty
● Right
● Pawn
● Tag
● Pass
● Basis
● Okay
● Earnest
● Go-ahead
● Word
● Token
● Security
● Sticker
● Shingle
Sentence/Example of Ducat:
A ducat was a gold piece of the size of an old French louis, though less thick.
If every ducat in six thousand ducats Were in six parts, and every part a ducat, I would not draw them; I would have my bond.
The result of the quarrel was, that I was obliged to give them twelve drachms of their money, equivalent to half a ducat.
By dint of inquiry, and for half a ducat, I was enabled to purchase the half of a goatskin full, of which I made him a present.
Thirty-six aspers are worth a Venetian ducat; but, of the five thousand aspers, the treasurer deducted ten per cent.
He soon found another blacksmith who was willing to make him a mace, but demanded a ducat for the work.
Peppercorn said he would willingly pay the ducat if the smith made him a really strong serviceable mace.
To every man on guard I gave a ducat, to the sentinels, each three, and ten ducats to be divided among the relief-guard.
The peasant set to work and filled the cart with gold; cleared the pit to the very last ducat.
King Sidney thereupon presented a ducat to the most important-looking Gnome, who immediately let it drop indifferently.