shilling

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/ˈʃɪlɪŋ/ English

Definitions

noun

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.”
The currency of Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Uganda.
A currency in the United States, differing in value between states.
(New York and some other states) The Spanish real, formerly having the value of one eighth of a dollar.

verb

To promote or endorse in return for payment, especially dishonestly.
To put under cover; to sheal.
To shell.

Related words

Synonyms

deener Abraham's willing bob gen generalise hog british shilling kenyan shilling somalian shilling tanzanian shilling ugandan shilling dime penny cent schilling freeholder nickel freeholders

Associated

sixpence pence solidus florin farthing dinar rupee freehold pound denominated minted pennies

Rhymes

unwilling thrilling chilling willing filling killing milling yearling fulfilling ritual killing

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