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sou
sou [ soo ] (plural sous)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. small French coin: a French coin no longer in use, worth only a small amount
2. any money: the least amount of money ( informal ) ( used in negative statements )
I haven't a sou.
[15th century. < French, back-formation < Old French sous, plural of sout 'sou' < Latin solidus (nummus) (see soldier)]
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