English Dictionary

King's shilling

名詞

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.

日本語の意味

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。

He swore he would never take the King's shilling, but hunger and debt left him no choice.

彼は、18〜19世紀にだまされたり同意して英国の陸海軍に入隊した新兵が受け取った1シリングを絶対に受け取らないと誓ったが、飢えと借金のため仕方がなかった。

意味（1）

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.

I have taken the King's shilling, but perhaps if you came for me they would let me go back with you. I was a fool when I did it. I don't want to be in the army. …

King's shillings （ plural ）