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A shilling is an English coin in use until decimalization in the mid-sixties. Back in the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries, one shilling was the payment due to someone who enlisted in the army or navy. If you had accepted or taken "the King's shilling" you had entered into an agreement to be a part of the military, and thus to be subject to military justice, including the provisions forbidding desertion. Press gangs and other unscrupulous recruiters used to drop shillings into people's drinks or slip them into their hands or pockets, then haul them away, since they had taken the King's shilling.
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What is the plural of shilling?
The plural of shilling is shillings.
What part of speech is the word shilling?
"Shilling" is a noun and refers to a silver or cupro-nickel coin used by many countries.
What is the meaning of Rajesh in Telugu?
Compound name derived from the Sanskrit raja (king) and Tsa (ruler): hence, the king is ruler, king of kings..The compound name is analysed as 'Raja(on) ka Ishwar', which would mean God of Kings (rather than King of Kings). The Name denotes the Lord Siva (Sambhu).So in Sanskritized Telugu the name itself defined as "God of Kings"
What does vi mean in french?
the word vi (lowercase letters) doesn't mean anything in French. In capital letters, that stands for the Roman number '6'. Using these type of figures is common for kings.
What is meaning of the word rajesh?
"Rajesh" is a Sanskrit name that means "ruler of kings" or "lord of the kings." It is a common Indian name for boys.
What did taking the kings shilling mean?
Taking the King's Shilling means that a man agreed to serve as a soldier
What is the value of a 1948 shilling?
Assuming you mean a British shilling, about 10 cents or so. 1948 shillings have no silver and are very common.
MY TEN SHILLING BANK NOTE SERIAL NUMBER B4IN 509639 DOES IT HAVE ANY VALUE?
It is worth 5 pence if you mean the English shilling
When was the kings shilling last paid to british army recruits?
The King's Shilling was last paid to British Army recruits in 1879. This practice involved giving new recruits a shilling as an incentive to join the army, symbolizing their acceptance of military service. The tradition declined as enlistment methods evolved, and the practice was officially discontinued by the end of the 19th century.
How much does a British soldier earn?
Currently £17,000 - £26,000 for a Private soldier - rising with time served and qualifications. Pay increases with Rank. Traditionally British soldiers were paid "a shilling a day" - taking the Kings (Queen's) Shilling being an expression for joining up (they also received a signing on bonus). The "Shilling a Day" still pops up in popular culture.
What is the plural of shilling?
The plural of shilling is shillings.
Where did the phrase - Taking the Kings Shilling - originate from?
Recruiting parties from the British Army would coerce men to join the various Regiments by offering them a shilling to sign up. This was often at the bottom of a glass of beer ! The rewards offered were rather different from what the recruit often found to be his experience. Nonetheless the Army was supplied with men on a regular basis to fight the kings enemies..... To Take the Shilling is to join the Army. To sign on. Shoulders back, chin up... Lovely boy, lovely boy ! (Windsor Davies in It ain't 'alf hot, Mum !)
What has the author John Shilling written?
John Shilling has written: 'The trial of John Shilling'
How much is a South African shilling worth?
About the same as a british shilling 24 cents a shilling
What is the birth name of Ivy Shilling?
Ivy Shilling's birth name is Ivy May Shilling.
How many 100 farthings into shilling?
There are 4 Farthings (Fourthings) in a Penny, and 12 Pennies in a Shilling, therefore there are 48 Farthings in a Shilling.
What is more a shilling or a penny?
A shilling is worth more than a penny. In the British currency system, there are 12 pennies in a shilling.
