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shilling

nounmasculinearchaicrare/ʃɨˈlĩ/xe·lim

Definition

1

A former British coin and monetary unit worth one twentieth of a pound.

Usage examples

The shilling was withdrawn from circulation after decimalisation.
He collected pre‑decimal shillings from various Commonwealth countries.

Synonyms

Common combinations

British shillingten shillingsshilling coin