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rose noble

noun

Definition of rose noble

: an English gold coin first issued by Edward IV in 1465 in place of the debased noble of Henry IV and bearing the design of the noble with a rose added

called also rial, ryal

Note: The rose noble was originally worth 10 shillings but was later revalued to 15 shillings.

First Known Use of rose noble

15th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for rose noble

Middle English, from rose entry 2 + noble, noun

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