TechnologyJuly 17, 2026

doubloon

/dʌˈbluːn/

Definition

A historical gold coin formerly used in Spain and Spanish America, used here to represent outdated or archaic currency.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish 'doblón,' meaning 'double,' referring to the coin's value being double that of a pistole. It entered English in the early 17th century through the global trade of the Spanish Empire.

In the news

The author uses the term sarcastically to highlight the absurdity of an AI attempting to scam a poet who has been dead for over two centuries, implying he would be paying with ancient gold coins rather than modern money.

Are we supposed to be impressed by AI? It’s still so dumb

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SMH.com.au

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