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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, historical
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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noun
The benefits and rewards of military service.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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History
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