sterling
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: sterlings
Sense 1
An English silver penny first introduced by the Normans.
một loại xu bạc Anh đầu tiên được giới thiệu bởi người Norman
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A penny issued in other countries, such as Scotland.
một loại xu được phát hành ở các quốc gia khác, như Scotland
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Of or relating to the currency of the United Kingdom, or former types of English or British coinage.
liên quan đến tiền tệ của Vương quốc Anh, hoặc loại tiền xu Anh hoặc Anh cũ trước đây
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Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
Of silver: being of standard quality.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sterling” mean?
An English silver penny first introduced by the Normans.
Is “sterling” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.