scudo

(sko̵̅o̅′dō)

noun pl. scudi

a former monetary unit and gold or silver coin of Italy and Sicily

Origin: It, orig., a shield < L scutum, shield (prob. < IE *(s)keut- > hide): it bore a shield

See scudo in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. scu·di (-dē)

A monetary unit and coin formerly used in Italy and Sicily.

Origin:

Origin: Italian, shield, scudo

Origin: , from Latin scūtum, shield; see skei- in Indo-European roots

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