Shilling
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Noun — A former British coin worth one-twentieth of a pound, still used as a currency unit in several countries.
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What does “Shilling” mean?
The word “Shilling” means a former British coin worth one-twentieth of a pound, still used as a currency unit in several countries. In plain terms, an old British coin, and the name still used for the main currency unit in several East African countries.
How do you use “Shilling” in a sentence?
Here is “Shilling” used in a sentence: “Kenya and Tanzania both use the shilling as their currency.”
What part of speech is “Shilling”?
“Shilling” is a noun.