(British, slang) A sovereign .
That car of his has got to be worth a few sovs.
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British slang for a sovereign — the gold coin worth one pound sterling that was a standard unit of currency through the 19th and early 20th centuries. Sovereigns became iconic symbols of wealth, and getting or spending a sovvy had weight. The coin is still minted today as a collectible and store of value, so 'sovvy' occasionally resurfaces in antiques, numismatics, or nostalgic conversation, though it's far less common than it once was on the streets.
(UK, slang) A sovereign .
(UK, slang, obsolete) A sovereign .
(UK, obsolete, slang) A sixpence coin.
(British, slang) Pound sterling.
That car of his has got to be worth a few sovs.
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