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.
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