What is another word for Lire?

Pronunciation: [lˈa͡ɪ͡ə] (IPA)

The word 'Lire' is the currency of Italy that has been replaced by the Euro in 2002. It also refers to the old currency of San Marino and Vatican City, that are enclaves in Italy. However, 'Lire' could also be used in other contexts. It could be a verb meaning to read or peruse something. It could also be a noun referring to a family of small European freshwater fish. Some synonyms for lire in the context of reading include scan, skim, glance, browse, or flip through. Similarly, some synonyms for lire in the context of currency could include Italian currency, San Marino money, or Vatican City cash.

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Usage examples for Lire

After getting beyond range of their Lire, each one exerted himself to get together as many members of the battery as possible, and upon reaching Centreville all who had collected together assembled at the house of Mr. Utteback, which we had left in the morning.
"The Rhode Island Artillery at the First Battle of Bull Run"
J. Albert Monroe
Sir George shrugged his shoulders for answer, and turning from the table-the servant had withdrawn-brushed the crumbs from his breeches, and sat staring at the Lire, his glass in his hand.
"The Castle Inn"
Stanley John Weyman
"Stoker, you were right and I owe you a hundred Lire.
"Max Carrados"
Ernest Bramah

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