scudo

noun

scu·​do ˈskü-(ˌ)dō 

plural scudi ˈskü-(ˌ)dē 

1

: a gold or silver coin formerly used in Italy

2

: a unit of value equivalent to a scudo

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, shield, from Latin scutum — more at esquire

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined at sense 1