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King's shilling

noun

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  1. A shilling accepted by new recruits when agreeing to or tricked into enlisting into the…

    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.

    • 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.

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