shilling mark en · NOUN
Etymology
A development of the long s ⟨ſ⟩, an abbreviation of Latin solidus, used to mark the amount of shillings in a sum. Formerly also the slash in all its uses, but this extended sense was taken on by the term solidus.
Meanings
- (UK, historical) Synonym of slash ⟨/⟩ in its use to mark the amount of shillings in a sum or (obsolete) in all its uses.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shilling marks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
slash in its use to mark the amount of shillings in a sum or · slash