A purse of three thousand drachmas, however, was cast ashore, and now lies covered with seaweed near a dead dolphin, the stench of which is so offensive, that all who pass that way hasten by it as fast as they can.
Source: tatoeba (6213207)
Drachmas
Synonyms for "drachmas" (9 found)
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Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
ancient greek currencycoin unit
Strong matches (3)
Noun(3 words)
currency unitgreek currency historyhistorical drachma
Related words (4)
Noun(4 words)
mass unitmodern greek currencyunit of measureweight unit
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Sample sentences
3 total sentences available.
On these grounds, alone, I think I may claim a preference to other suitors, and none of their gifts shall exceed mine. They may offer goats and sheep, or a yoke of wretched oxen, or corn that is even not fit food for fowls; but I will give you three thousand drachmas — only let no one know what I have offered — not even Lamon my father!
Source: tatoeba (6213231)
These and many more arguments he urged with all the eloquence of a pleader who has received three thousand drachmas for his fee.
Source: tatoeba (6213239)