ˈsɔlːdo

Definitions

1. noun

An obsolete unit of Italian currency, equal to 1/4 of a lira or 1/6 of a soldo di Camera (the latter being a unit used in the Papal States).

“The Italian economy had a complex system of currency in the past, with the soldo being one of the many units in use.”

2. noun

A small coin, especially one used in the Papal States or in some other European countries.

“The traveler had to exchange her money for the local currency, which included the soldo.”

3. noun

A unit of time in some ancient calendars, particularly in ancient Italy.

“The ancient Italian calendar used the soldo as a unit of time, equivalent to about 2 hours and 24 minutes.”