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chelin — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • Shilling noun A former British coin worth one-twentieth of a pound, still used as a currency unit in several countries.

Senses

chelin is used for these senses in English:

  • shilling (historical) A coin formerly used in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta, Australia, New Zealand and many other Commonwealth countries worth twelve old pence, or one twentieth of a pound sterling.

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