sov

1 of 3

noun

ˈsäv

plural -s

British

: sovereign, pound

sov

2 of 3

abbreviation (1)

1

sovereign

2

soviet

SOV

3 of 3

abbreviation (2)

shut-off valve

Word History

Etymology

Noun

short for sovereign entry 1

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