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🇬🇧 Pieces of eight meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

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Expand your English vocabulary with fun, video flash cards! The word “pieces of eight” means old Spanish silver coins that pirates often used as money. For example: The pirate paid me three pieces of eight for a jellybean.

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On the beach the child found a tin under driftwood and lifted out pieces of eight, cold and bright. The old pirate counted pieces of eight, then rolled a few pieces of eight across his palm and smiled. A gull grabbed pieces of eight and flew; they chased it, laughing, and returned to share pieces of eight.

🧑‍🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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