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Synonyms of shilling

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Another word for shilling is bob. Other synonyms of shilling are generalise, gen, hog, deener and Abraham's willing.

Synonyms and similar words for shilling

nounMore synonyms

  • bob Australia, IrelandA shilling.
  • generalise Australia, Ireland
  • gen Australia, IrelandA shilling.
  • hog Australia, IrelandA shilling coin; its value, 12 old pence.
  • deener AustraliaA shilling.
  • Abraham's willing Australia, IrelandA shilling.

Meaning of shilling

  1. noun 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.
  2. noun The currency of Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Uganda.
  3. noun A currency in the United States, differing in value between states.

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Questions about synonyms of shilling

What is another word for shilling?
Shilling has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as bob, generalise, gen, hog, deener and Abraham's willing.
What does shilling mean?
Shilling means 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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