SCHILLING


Meaning of SCHILLING in English

ˈshiliŋ, -lēŋ noun

( -s )

Etymology: German, from Old High German skilling, a gold coin — more at shilling

1.

a. : a subsidiary unit of value formerly used in some of the northern states of Germany

b. : a corresponding coin

2.

a. : the basic monetary unit of Austria since 1925 — see money table

b. : a coin representing one schilling

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