l.s.d
Definition
- Noun:
- Currency abbreviation: "l.s.d." is an abbreviation for the Latin terms librae, solidi, denarii, referring to the British pre-decimal currency system of pounds, shillings, and pence.
- Informal term for money: In colloquial usage, "l.s.d." is a slang term meaning money or wealth in general.
Usage Examples
Currency abbreviation:
- The old British system of l.s.d. was replaced by decimal currency in 1971. (The system of pounds, shillings, and pence was changed to a decimal system.)
Informal term for money:
- It is only a matter of l.s.d. — he cares nothing for art. (The issue is purely about money, not aesthetics.)
Advanced Usage
- "a matter of l.s.d.": refers to a situation where financial considerations are paramount.
- The decision to build the new stadium was purely a matter of l.s.d. (The decision was based solely on financial profit.)
Variants and Related Words
- LSD (n): a common misspelling or abbreviation; also the abbreviation for the drug lysergic acid diethylamide.
- Be careful: "LSD" without periods often refers to the hallucinogenic drug, not the currency system.
Synonyms
- Money: a medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes.
- Wealth: an abundance of valuable possessions or money.
- Pounds, shillings, and pence: the specific components of the old British currency.
Related Idioms
- Not worth a l.s.d.: (rare, informal) something considered worthless.
- His promises are not worth a l.s.d. — he never pays. (His promises have no financial value or reliability.)