A form of currency before Britain switched to the decimal that means five pence.
Shilling
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Shilling, that is."
"I've never seen such a Shilling in all my life."
Etymology & History
British pre-decimal coin. British currency 1/20 pound. 1971 British decimalization ended. 'Not the full shilling' British mentally deficient. Bob British slang. Reflects British monetary history.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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