soldo

American  

[sol-doh, sawl-daw] / ˈsɒl doʊ, ˈsɔl dɔ /

noun

plural

soldi

1. a former copper coin of Italy, the twentieth part of a lira, equal to five centesimi.

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soldo British  

/ ˈsɒldəʊ, ˈsoldo /

noun

1. a former Italian copper coin worth one twentieth of a lira

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Etymology

Origin of soldo

1590–1600; < Italian < Latin solidum; see sol ²

Example Sentences

Meanwhile the little boy took refuge behind Saracinesca, and pulling his coat asked for a soldo.

From Saracinesca by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)

At the low price of a soldo you may choose your own portion of the hideous dainty, warm it in the water and devour it on the spot.

From Naples Past and Present by Norway, Arthur H.

I shall never forget the sea-roar of Porto Venere, with that shrill obligate, 'Soldo, soldo, soldo!' rattling like a dropping fire from lungs of brass.

From Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, Second Series by Brown, Horatio Robert Forbes

The consciousness that all this was going to be paid for, that they would not have to put their hands in their pockets for a soldo, warmed their hearts as the wine warmed their bodies.

From The Call of the Blood by Lowell, Orson

"Say positively, I beg you, and throw the traditional soldo in the fountain."

From Asbe?n From the Life of a Virtuoso by Schubin, Ossip