01 n. A silver coin, and money of account, of Great Britain and its dependencies, equal to twelve pence, or the twentieth part of a pound, equiva…
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1.
A silver coin, and money of account, of Great Britain and its dependencies, equal to twelve pence, or the twentieth part of a pound, equivalent to about twenty-four cents of the United States currency.
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2.
In the United States, a denomination of money, differing in value in different States. It is not now legally recognized.
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3.
The Spanish real, of the value of one eight of a dollar, or 12� cets; -- formerly so called in New York and some other States. See Note under 2.
Phrases & compounds
York shilling —
Same as Shilling, 3.