Recent Examples on the WebAnd judging by the reaction from ticket buyers — with all seven shows sold out in advance and ducats going for many times face value through re-sell outlets — the fans wouldn’t have it any other way.—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 10 June 2024 The ducat is the cherry on top of the discoveries so far, per the group's statement.—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 May 2024 These are general admission ducats, costing $426 each (including fees) and are on sale while supplies last.—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 27 May 2024 Single-day tickets start at $51.50 and two-day ducats start at $91 (both subject to change), ticketmaster.com.—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 6 May 2024 These presale ducats go on sale at 10 a.m. April 3, www.sfoutsidelands.com.—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024 Golden ducats, which first came into circulation in Venice, were important in international trade during the early modern era, according to the Royal Dutch Mint.—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2024 Measuring less than an inch wide, the newfound ducat features a knight standing with a sword and bundle of arrows, photos show.—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2024 The winning ducat was purchased at Midway Market & Liquor in Frazier Park, Calif., some 75 miles north of Los Angeles, Powerball officials reported.—Brian Dakss, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Middle French, from Old Italian ducato coin with the doge's portrait on it, from duca doge, from Late Greek douk-, doux leader, from Latin duc-, dux
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