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shilling

The correct spelling is shilling.

How to pronounce shilling

/ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
noun

IPA: /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/

Say it like: Shi-lli-ng

The correct spelling is shilling. A coin formerly used in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta, Australia, New Zealand and many other Commonwealth countries. For example: "The shilling was worth twelve old pence, or one twentieth of a pound sterling."

Usage Examples

The shilling was worth twelve old pence, or one twentieth of a pound sterling.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A coin formerly used in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta, Australia, New Zealand and many other Commonwealth countries.
  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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