n.
Pronunciation: ' shi-li ŋ
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English scilling; akin to Old High German skilling, a gold coin
Date: before 12th century
1 a : a former monetary unit of the United Kingdom equal to 12 pence or 1/20 pound b : a former monetary unit equal to 1/20 pound of any of various countries in or formerly in the Commonwealth of Nations
2 : a coin representing one shilling
3 : any of several early American coins
4 ― see MONEY table