rouble

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See also: roublé

English

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Etymology

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From French rouble.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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rouble (plural roubles)

  1. Alternative spelling of ruble
    • 1997, Felix Gryff, Red Hell, Bib ID 3033350, page 150:
      The amount of work required to earn 26 roubles 40 kopeyki was one and a half times more than the physical possibilities of a healthy workman would allow in one day.
    • 2005, Indian Trade Journal, volume 391, issues 9-13, page B-274:
      With Capital requirements increasing, the number of Commercial Banks is rapidly decreasing. The manta[sic] (AZM) of 100 gyapiks replaced the rouble in January, 1994.

Usage notes

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More common in British English.

French

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Etymology

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From Russian рубль (rublʹ).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ʁubl/
  • Audio:(file)

Noun

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rouble m (plural roubles)

  1. ruble

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