shilling
/ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
noun
- 1
A coin formerly used in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta, Australia, New Zealand and many other Commonwealth countries.
“The shilling was worth twelve old pence, or one twentieth of a pound sterling.”
- 2
The currency of Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Uganda.
- 3
A currency in the United States, differing in value between states.
- 4
(New York and some other states) The Spanish real, formerly having the value of one eighth of a dollar.
verb
- 1
To promote or endorse in return for payment, especially dishonestly.
- 2
To put under cover; to sheal.
- 3
To shell.
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