Doblons

/ˈdɑbloʊnz/ noun

Definition

English plural of doblon; multiple Spanish or Spanish-American gold coins.

Etymology

English-language plural of 'doblon,' using the English '-s' suffix rather than Spanish '-s,' representing the same historical coin in English texts.

Kelly Says

The spelling 'doblons' vs 'doblones' shows how English speakers anglicized Spanish colonial coins — the same way Americans say 'potatoes' not 'patatas,' we adopted the coins but adapted the language.

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