rixdollar

[Dan. rijksdaalder, rigsdaler; Sw. riksdaler; Ger. reichsthaler, from reichs, gen it. of reich an empire, and thaler =a dollar (q. v.).] 1. A silver coin made at the British mint for use in the island of Ceylon. It is valued at 36% cents, and is divided into twelve fanams of a little over 3 cents. the legendary Esculapius." -Seeley: Fresh-water Fishes of Europe, p. 148. roach (2), s. [Etym. doubtful.] Naut.: The upward curve of the foot of a sail, made in order to clear the stays, spars, . rōaçh (3), s. [See def.] A cockroach (q. v.).