Ducat

Pronunciation: /ˈdʌkət/

Definitions of ducat

noun a silver coin formerly used in certain European countries

Example Sentences

A1 I found a ducat on the ground while walking in the park.

A2 In the past, people used ducats as a form of currency.

B1 The antique shop had a collection of old ducats on display.

B2 The ducat was minted in the 16th century and had intricate designs.

C1 The rare ducat fetched a high price at the auction due to its historical significance.

C2 Numismatists study the history and value of ducats from different time periods.

Examples of ducat in a Sentence

formal The merchant accepted payment in ducats for the rare artifact.

informal I paid for the concert tickets with ducats.

slang I'm running low on ducats, can you lend me some cash?

figurative His loyalty to the company was worth more than any amount of ducats.

Grammatical Forms of ducat

• plural: ducats
• comparative: more ducat
• superlative: most ducat
• present tense: ducats
• future tense: will ducat
• perfect tense: has ducat
• continuous tense: is ducating
• singular: ducat
• positive degree: ducat
• infinitive: to ducat
• gerund: ducatting
• participle: ducated

Origin and Evolution of ducat

First Known Use: 1284 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ducat' originated from the Latin word 'ducatus', meaning a territory ruled by a duke or duchess.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'ducat' evolved to refer to a type of gold coin used in various European countries, particularly in Italy. It became a standard currency in trade and commerce during the Renaissance period.