£sd
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English
Etymology
An abbreviation of the Latin lībra solidus dēnārius.
Noun
£sd (uncountable)
- (British, historical after 1971) the pre-decimal pounds, shillings, pence
- (British) money in general
- 1901, William Henley, Bus-driver:
- He reins his horses with an air; he treats
With scoffing calm whatever powers there be;
He gets it straight, puts a bit on, and meets
His losses with both lip and £ s. d.