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King's shilling
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Japanese Meaning
18世紀および19世紀のイギリス陸軍や海軍への入隊を誘う際に、新兵に渡された1シリング硬貨。つまり、新兵募集の際に巧妙に勧誘され、入隊を決めた者に与えられた金銭を指す表現。
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a shilling accepted by new recruits when tricked into or agreeing to enlist into the British army or navy during the 18th and 19th centuries.
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King's shilling
He swore he would never take the King's shilling, but hunger and debt left him no choice.
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He swore he would never take the King's shilling, but hunger and debt left him no choice.
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