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pine tree shilling
noun
- a silver coin minted in Massachusetts in the mid to late 17th century, named for the pine tree within a circle shown on the obverse side.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of pine tree shilling1
An Americanism dating back to 1820–30
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Example Sentences
The old people were displeased with the match and cut Rebecca off with "one pine tree shilling."
From Project Gutenberg
They were two old pieces of ringing Spanish silver, a tiny golden coin of Hindostan, a dime, and a pine-tree shilling.
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