scudo
“scudo” is a Italian word. Its 12 meanings in English:
- shield, specifically
- a broad piece of defensive armor, carried on the arm, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body
- anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection
- defender, protector
- the escutcheon or field on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms
- a large expanse of exposed stable Precambrian rock
- used to designate various monetary units, specifically:
- a gold or silver coin minted in Italy bearing the image of a shield; scudo
- any similar coin of non-Italian mintage; écu, escudo
- a silver coin minted in Italy valued at 5 lire.
- a 5000-lira banknote
- a 5-euro banknote
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