écu

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A silver coin formerly used in France, with varying values.

Pronunciation

/eɪˈkuː/

Word forms

écu écus

Etymology

Borrowed from French écu. Doublet of scutum, escudo, scudo, and scute.

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