King's shilling

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Noun

King's shilling (plural King's shillings) (military)

  1. (British, historical) 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.
  2. (figurative) The benefits and rewards of military service.

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