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sou

1 American  
[soo] / su /

noun

  1. (formerly) either of two bronze coins of France, equal to 5 centimes and 10 centimes.

  2. sol.


sou. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. south.

  2. southern.


sou British  
/ suː /

noun

  1. a former French coin of low denomination

  2. a very small amount of money

    I haven't a sou to my name

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of sou

1810–20; < French; Old French sol sol 2

Example Sentences

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Klapper described the AI tool as a co-intelligence, akin to a “judicial sous chef,” that will support members of the bench without supplanting them.

From Los Angeles Times

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From Barron's

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From The Wall Street Journal

The centenarian enjoyed her birthday surrounded by friends and family at the home, with a special cake prepared by the sous chef, Kieran Lister.

From BBC

On Wednesday, they served a mussel dish with garlic confit and serrano chili developed by his breakfast sous chef.

From The Wall Street Journal