£sd
nounEtymology An abbreviation of the Latin lībra solidus dēnārius, see also £.
1
UK, Historical, After 1971 The pre-decimal pounds, shillings, pence.
2
UK Money in general.
- 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.1901, William Henley, Bus-driver:
- 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?1937, Dorothy L. Sayers, Busman's Honeymoon: