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lira
CIDE DICTIONARY
lira, n. [It., fr. L. libra the Roman pound. Cf. Livre.].
An Italian coin equivalent in value to the French franc. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
lira, n. (pl. lire)
1 the chief monetary unit of Italy.
2 the chief monetary unit of Turkey.
1 the chief monetary unit of Italy.
2 the chief monetary unit of Turkey.
Etymology
It. f. Prov. liura f. L libra pound (weight etc.)
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