ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Obolary

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɒbələɹi/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Obolary is an adjective meaning (nonce word) Possessing only small coins; impoverished.

Meaning

(nonce word) Possessing only small coins; impoverished.

Example Sentences

the distance is as vast between him and one of us, as subsisted between the Augustan majesty and the poorest obolary Jew that paid it tribute pittance at Jerusalem !

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include paltry, poor, penniless, farthingless, dollarless, penceless.

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