Dūc'at, n.

n. [Fr. & Pr. ducat, Sp. & Pg. ducado, It. ducato, L. Lat. ducatus, from Lat. dux, leader or commander. See DUKE.] A coin, either of silver or gold, of several countries in Europe, struck in the dominions of a duke. The silver ducat is generally of the value of four shillings and sixpence sterling, about equal to the American dollar, and the gold ducat of twice the value.