British monetary unit

/ˌbrɪdɪʃ ˌmɑnəˈtɛri ˌjunət/
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Definitions of British monetary unit
  1. noun
    monetary unit in Great Britain
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    types:
    British pound, British pound sterling, pound, pound sterling, quid
    the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence
    British shilling, bob, shilling
    a former monetary unit in Great Britain
    type of:
    monetary unit
    a unit of money
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