English dictionary
sterling
/'st/[@]/rl/I//N/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Belonging to, or relating to, the standard British money of account, or the British coinage; as, a pound <i>sterling</i>; a shilling <i>sterling</i>; a penny <i>sterling</i>; -- now chiefly applied to the lawful money of England; but <i>sterling</i> cost, <i>sterling</i> value, are used.
Source: webster1913
noun
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British money; especially the pound sterling as the basic monetary unit of the UK
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Same as <u>Starling</u>, 3.
Source: webster1913
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Any English coin of standard value; coined money.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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highest in quality
Source: WordNet 3.0