Meaning of £sd | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The pre-decimal pounds, shillings, pence.
   British, historical, uncountable
2. Money in general.
   British, uncountable

Examples

“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.”

“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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