thalers

/ˈθɑːlɚz/

Meanings

noun

A monetary unit used in a number of central and northern European countries, known locally as daalder (Netherlands), daler (Scandinavia), Taler, Thaler (Germany), etc.

Examples :

"The merchant accepted five thalers for the beautiful silver necklace. "

noun

The currency of Baden from 1829 to 1837, valued at 100 Kreuzer.

Examples :

"Before 1837, a farmer in Baden might have earned five thalers for a week's work in the fields. "

economy finance history

Related Words

currency noun

/ˈkʌɹ.ən.si/ /ˈkɝ.ən.si/

Money or other items used to facilitate transactions.

"Wampum was used as a currency by Amerindians."

accepted verb

/æk.ˈsɛp.tɪd/

To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval.

"My parents accepted my request to attend the school dance. "

necklace noun

/ˈnɛkləs/

An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached.

"My grandmother wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the family dinner. "

countries noun

/ˈkʌntɹiz/

(chiefly British) An area of land; a district, region.

"The rolling hills and quaint villages are typical features of the countries surrounding Oxford. "

northern noun

/ˈnɔːðn̩/ /ˈnɔɹðɚn/

An inhabitant of the northern regions.

"The northern from the small town often visited their relatives in the nearby mountains. "

locally adverb

/ˈloʊkəli/ /ˈloʊkli/

With respect to place; in place.

"These things are locally separated."

number noun

/ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ /ˈnʌmə/ /ˈnʌmɚ/

An abstract entity used to describe quantity.

"Zero, one, −1, 2.5, and pi are all numbers."

monetary adjective

/ˈmʌnɪtəɹi/ /ˈmɑnɪteɹi/

Of, pertaining to, or consisting of money.

"The monetary value of the scholarship was enough to cover tuition fees. "

merchant noun

/ˈmɜːtʃənt/ /ˈmɝtʃənt/

A person who traffics in commodities for profit.

"The local merchant sold fresh produce at the farmer's market. "

beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

thaler noun

/ˈtɑːləɹ/

A monetary unit used in a number of central and northern European countries, known locally as daalder (Netherlands), daler (Scandinavia), Taler, Thaler (Germany), etc.

"My grandfather, who lived in Germany during the 1800s, often spoke of earning a certain number of thalers for his work in the fields. "

central adjective

/ˈsɛntɹəl/

Being in the centre.

"The central library is located in the heart of the city. "