Paul
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɔːl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Paul is a noun meaning An old Italian silver coin; a paolo.
Meaning
An old Italian silver coin; a paolo.
More Meanings
- (India, historical) A small tent of various kinds.
- Archaic form of pawl (“mechanical device”).
Example Sentences
As soon as the horse again begins to move, the paul will take into the teeth of the ratchet-wheel, and restore to the fly-wheel its original speed.
Shoes and boots are, generally speaking, better made at Florence than in any other part of Italy: the usual price charged for the former is eight pauls the pair; and for the latter from thirty to forty pauls.
Word Forms
- pauls
Synonyms for paul
Depending on context, synonyms include saul.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include saul, apostle, pol, sheila, houser, prophet.
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