Scute (?), n. [L. scutum a shield, a buckler. See Scudo.]
1.
A small shield.
[Obs.]
Skelton.
2.
An old French gold coin of the value of 3s. 4d. sterling, or about 80 cents.
3. Zool.
A bony scale of a reptile or fish; a large horny scale on the leg of a bird, or on the belly of a snake.
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