SINCE 1828
solidus
noun
sol·i·dus
| \ ˈsä-lə-dəs
\
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plural solidi\ ˈsä-lə-ˌdī
, -ˌdē \
, -ˌdē \
Definition of solidus
1
: an ancient Roman gold coin introduced by Constantine (4th century) and used to the fall of the Byzantine Empire (15th century)
2
[ Medieval Latin, shilling, from Late Latin; from its use as a symbol for shillings ]
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