schilling

noun

schil·​ling ˈshi-liŋ How to pronounce schilling (audio)
: the basic monetary unit of Austria until 2002

Word History

Etymology

German, from Old High German skilling, a gold coin — more at shilling

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of schilling was in 1753

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schilling

noun
schil·​ling ˈshil-iŋ How to pronounce schilling (audio)
1
: the former basic unit of money of Austria until 2002
2
: a coin representing one schilling
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