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Dec 7, 2009
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Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—L

L. S. D

Latin, libra (a pound); solidus (a shilling); and denurius (a penny); through the Italian lire (2 syl.), soldi, denari. If farthings are expressed the letter q (quadrans) is employed. Introduced by the Lombard merchants, from whom also we have Cr. (creditor), Dr. (debtor), bankrupt, do or ditto, etc.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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