Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Maravedi \Mar`a*ve"di\, n. [Sp. maraved['i]; -- so called from
   the Mor[=a]bit[=i]n (lit., the steadfast), an Arabian dynasty
   which reigned in Africa and Spain. Cf. {Marabout}.] (Numis.)
   A small copper coin of Spain, equal to three mils American
   money, less than a farthing sterling. Also, an ancient
   Spanish gold coin.