'Pistole' definitions:

Definition of 'Pistole'

From: GCIDE
  • Pistole \Pis*tole"\, n. [F., probably a name given in jest in France to a Spanish coin. Cf. Pistol.] The name of certain gold coins of various values formerly coined in some countries of Europe. In Spain it was equivalent to a quarter doubloon, or about $3.90, and in Germany and Italy nearly the same. There was an old Italian pistole worth about $5.40. [1913 Webster]