Two bits. This in turn comes from the `pieces of eight' famed in
pirate movies -- Spanish silver crowns that could be broken into
eight pie-slice-shaped `bits' to make change. Early in American
history the Spanish coin was considered equal to a dollar, so each of
these `bits' was considered worth 12.5 cents. Syn. {tayste}, {crumb},
{quad}. Usage: rare. General discussion of such terms is under
{nybble}.
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[Reference(s) to this entry by made by: {nybble}{quad}{tayste}]