shilling
noun
a cupronickel coin and former monetary unit of the United Kingdom, the 20th part of a pound, equal to 12 pence: retained in circulation equal to 5 new pence after decimalization in 1971. s.
shillings
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pluralof shilling.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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One offering, priced at five shillings per share, is the New Cabbage and Potatoe Co., “no cooking required.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
John King, 79, from Scunthorpe, said the lights were purchased from Halfords for 18 shillings when he was 10 years old.
From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2025
Ewart goes on to say that he has about 10 shillings "in pocket money, not counting the train fare, so I am doing alright".
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2024
Together, the two stones brought him 7.74 billion Tanzanian shillings – about $3.35 million.
From NewsForKids.net ● Mar. 18, 2024
"When you get through your trial period. It's only three shillings a week, but it's better than nothing. Although, come to that, I suppose I'd do it for nothing."
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
