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solidus

sol·i·dus [ sóllədəss ] (plural sol·i·di [ sólləd ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. Canada sloping line: a line sloping from right to left, used to separate items of information in dates, in fractions, and in presenting alternatives, as in "and/or" ( technical )
U.S. term  virgule


2. Roman gold coin: a gold coin used in the Roman Empire from the 4th century bc. It remained in use in Europe until the 12th century ad.

[14th century. < Latin solidus (nummus) (see soldier)]
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