rouble

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See also: roublé

English

Etymology

From French rouble.

Pronunciation

Noun

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 (AZM) of 100 gyapiks replaced the rouble in January, 1994.

Usage notes

More common in British English.

French

Etymology

From Russian рубль (rublʹ).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʁubl/
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Noun

rouble m (plural roubles)

  1. ruble

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