English · Word Candidate

sol

/sɒl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: sols

Sense 1

Meaning · English

In a movable-do or tonic sol-fa system: the fifth step in a scale, preceded by fa and followed by la.

Noun

Examples

D ſol re, one Cliffe, two notes haue I, / Ela mi, ſhow pitty or I die.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

In a fixed-do system: the musical note G.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

An old coin from France and some other countries worth 12 deniers.

Noun

Examples

This fellow, For ſix ſols more, would pleade againſt his Maker.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

A former Spanish-American silver coin.

Noun

Examples

The Tobacco of this colony is ſo excellent, that if the commerce thereof was free, it would ſell for one hundred ſols and ſix livres the pound, ſo fine and delicate is its juice and flavour.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “sol” mean?

In a movable-do or tonic sol-fa system: the fifth step in a scale, preceded by fa and followed by la.

Is “sol” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.