shilling

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1. shilling - Noun

2. shilling - Verb

3. Shilling - Proper noun

Meaning

A silver coin, and money of account, of Great Britain and its dependencies, equal to twelve pence, or the twentieth part of a pound, equivalent to about twenty-four cents of the United States currency.

In the United States, a denomination of money, differing in value in different States. It is not now legally recognized.

The Spanish real, of the value of one eight of a dollar, or 12/ cets; -- formerly so called in New York and some other States. See Note under 2.

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Before 1990, these had a face value of twenty-five pence (25p), equivalent to the five shilling crown used in pre-decimal Britain. Source: Internet

Clayworth (1997:91) At the same time as Wilde's interest flagged, the publishers became concerned anew about circulation: sales, at the relatively high price of one shilling, remained low. Source: Internet

Coupled with modest foreign investment, the inflow of funds have helped the Somali shilling increase considerably in value. Source: Internet

Dollarization notwithstanding, the large issuance of the Somali shilling has caused inflation. Source: Internet

He made the ruling in a multi-million shilling corruption case involving Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and 11 others and five trading companies. Source: Internet

Australians will stand beside our own to help and defend her to the last man and the last shilling." Source: Internet

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