(UK, Canada, New Zealand, occasionally Australia) an honorific status officially conferred on senior or meritorious barristers (and occasionally other kinds of lawyer) during the reign of a king.

A market town and port in Norfolk, England

(idiomatic) A very large sum of money.

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.

(archaic) scrofula

(often preceded by the) Especially in England, spoken or written English which is standard, characterised by grammatical correctness, proper usage of words and expressions, and (when spoken) formal British pronunciation.

An area in central London, England, known for its major railway terminus. / An area in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

plural of king's purse

(archaic) The top prize in certain horse races. / (archaic) The royal treasury.

plural of king's ransom