shilling

/ˈʃɪlɪŋ/

noun

  1. 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. 2

    The currency of Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Uganda.

  3. 3

    A currency in the United States, differing in value between states.

  4. 4

    (New York and some other states) The Spanish real, formerly having the value of one eighth of a dollar.

verb

  1. 1

    To promote or endorse in return for payment, especially dishonestly.

  2. 2

    To put under cover; to sheal.

  3. 3

    To shell.

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