thaler

noun

tha·ler ˈtä-lər

variants or taler

: any of numerous silver coins issued by various German states from the 15th to the 19th centuries and varying considerably in weight and fineness : a German dollar

Word History

Etymology

German — more at dollar

First Known Use

1727, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of thaler was in 1727

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“Thaler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thaler. Accessed 21 Mar. 2023.

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Biographical Definition

Thaler

biographical name

Tha·ler ˈthā-lər

Richard 1945– American economist

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