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reis (root: real)
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reis, n. [Pg., pl. of real, an ancient Portuguese coin.].
The word is used as a Portuguese designation of money of account, one hundred reis being about equal in value to eleven cents. [1913 Webster]
reis, n. [Ar. ra head, chief, prince.].
A common title in the East for a person in authority, especially the captain of a ship. [1913 Webster]
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