ˈskü(ˌ)dō noun
( plural scu·di -dē)
Etymology: Italian, literally, shield, from Latin scutum shield — more at esquire
1.
a. : a gold coin first issued in the 15th century or a silver coin first issued in the 16th century and used in Italy to the 19th century approximately equivalent to a dollar
b. : a unit of value equivalent to a scudo
2.
[modification of Spanish escudo — more at escudo ]
: escudo