King's shilling

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A shilling accepted by new recruits when agreeing to or tricked into enlisting into the British army or navy during the 18th and 19th centuries. UK,historical
    — I have taken the King's shilling, but perhaps if you came for me they would let me go back with you. I was a fool when I did it. I don't want to be in the army.
  2. The benefits and rewards of military service. figuratively

词形变化

King's shillings plural Queen's shilling alternative
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