n.
Pronunciation: ' skü-( ˌ )d ō
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural scu · di \ -( ˌ )d ē \
Etymology: Italian, literally, shield, from Latin scutum ― more at ESQUIRE
Date: 1644
1 : a gold or silver coin formerly used in Italy
2 : a unit of value equivalent to a scudo