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Sterling

noun
/ˈstɜː(ɹ).lɪŋ/
Word Frequency: 4.8

Definitions

1.nounThe currency of the United Kingdom; especially the pound.
2.nounFormer British gold or silver coinage of a standard fineness: for gold 0.91666 and for silver 0.925.
3.nounSterling silver, or articles made from this material.
4.nounA structure of pilings that protects the piers of a bridge; a starling.
5.adjectiveOf, or relating to British currency, or the former British coinage.
6.adjectiveOf, relating to, or made from sterling silver.
7.adjectiveOf acknowledged worth or influence; high quality; authoritative.
8.adjectiveGenuine; true; pure; of great value or excellence.

Synonyms

superlativesuperiorgreatestlibrapoundbookssolidfirthfirst-rategenuinepondgood

Rhymes With

whirlingswirlingpurlinghurlingtwirlingyearlingsperlingspurling
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