ˈrīksˌdäl(d)ə(r) noun
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Etymology: Dutch, alteration of rijksdaler, from rijk kingdom, realm (from Middle Dutch rike, rijc ) + daler taler; akin to Old High German rīhhi kingdom, realm — more at rich , dollar
1. : an old Dutch dollar similar to the German reichstaler
2. : the modern Dutch 2 1/2 guilder piece