plural sous ˈsüz How to pronounce sou (audio)
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: a 5-centime piece

Examples of sou in a Sentence

I'm not giving you anything. Not a sou.

Word History

Etymology

French, from Old French sol, from Late Latin solidus solidus

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sou was in 1814

Dictionary Entries Near sou

Cite this Entry

“Sou.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sou. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

sou

noun
: a French bronze coin of the period before 1914 worth 5 centimes

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