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sou

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sou  (s)
n.
One of several coins formerly used in France, worth a small amount.

[French, from Old French sol, from Late Latin solidus, solidus; see solidus.]

sou [suː]
n
1. (Historical Terms) a former French coin of low denomination
2. (Economics, Accounting & Finance / Banking & Finance) a very small amount of money I haven't a sou to my name
[from French, from Old French sol, from Latin: solidus]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.sousou - a former French coin of low denomination; often used of any small amount of money; "he hasn't a sou to his name"
coin - a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
Translations
sou
n (inf) I haven’t a souich habe keinen Cent


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Here long ago the girls of Sou, the darlings of the King, Dabbled their shining skirts with dew from the gracious blooms of Spring.
This was the secret of my purchase, and the true reason why this lovely girl had literally expended her last sou in making it.
My cousin doesn't give me a sou of the money; but I make bold, nevertheless, to say that my trouble is remunerated.
 
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