sou

Definition

An old French copper coin equal to one twentieth of a livre or twelve deniers; one sou is to the livre as one shilling is to the pound.

Etymology

Borrowed from French sou. Doublet of sol, sold, soldo, solid, solidus, and xu.

Example Sentences

• "He is grey, flat-footed and withered, with long, brittle nails that set your nerves on edge while he scrapes up your two sous."
• "I do not care a sou for your excuses."