£sd

English

Etymology

An abbreviation of the Latin lībra solidus dēnārius.

Noun

£sd (uncountable)

  1. (British, historical after 1971) The pre-decimal pounds, shillings, pence.
  2. (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.
    • 1937, Dorothy L. Sayers, Busman's Honeymoon:
      She said, ‘Uncle’s dead and all the money’s gone!’ Then she had the jim-jams. Nothing like £ s. d. for going straight to the heart, is there?
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