Shilling

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/

Definitions of shilling

noun a former British coin and monetary unit equal to one twentieth of a pound or twelve pence

Example Sentences

A1 I found a shiny shilling on the sidewalk.

A2 In the past, people used shillings as a form of currency.

B1 The cost of the item was just a few shillings.

B2 She collected old shillings as a hobby.

C1 The antique dealer offered a high price for the rare shilling.

C2 The historical museum displayed a collection of ancient shillings.

Examples of shilling in a Sentence

formal The price of the item is one shilling.

informal I only have a few shillings left in my wallet.

slang I bet you five shillings that he won't show up on time.

figurative His opinion is not worth a shilling in this matter.

Grammatical Forms of shilling

• plural: shillings
• comparative: more shilling
• superlative: most shilling
• present tense: shilling
• future tense: will shilling
• perfect tense: have shilling
• continuous tense: is shilling
• singular: shilling
• positive degree: shilling
• infinitive: to shill
• gerund: shilling
• participle: shilled

Origin and Evolution of shilling

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'shilling' originates from Old English 'scilling' which was a unit of currency equivalent to 12 pennies.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the shilling evolved from being a specific unit of currency to a general term for a monetary unit in various countries, such as the British shilling or the Kenyan shilling.