5. (American).—A lobster too small for sale; i.e. one under ten inches
long.
6. (old).—A gold coin. (Portu. and Braz.) = 8 to 9 dollars. Also
Double-joe.
1825. Neal, Bro. Jonathan, II. xxiii. Joes to coppers that she
speaks to me.
1837. Barham, Ingoldsby Legends, Preface v. The old house is full
of shooting-jackets, shot belts, and double-joes.