Both Uses of
sovereign
in
The Hound of the Baskervilles
- On the contrary, I have half a sovereign for you if you will give me a clear answer to my questions.†
Chpt 5 *
- Well, then, here is your half-sovereign.†
Chpt 5
Definition:
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(sovereign) of a person: a nation's ruler or head of state
of a political body: not controlled by outside forces