"shinplaster" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: shinplasters [plural]
Etymology: shin + plaster. Probably coined during the American War of Independence (1775–1783). Named for its resemblance to, and suitability for makeshift use as, a bandage for dressing the shin. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|shin|plaster}} shin + plaster Head templates: {{en-noun}} shinplaster (plural shinplasters)
  1. (historical, US, Australia, , and New Zealand informal) An essentially worthless note of paper money. Tags: Australia, New-Zealand, US, historical, informal
    Sense id: en-shinplaster-en-noun-diDN7lxO Categories (other): American English, Australian English, New Zealand English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 86 14
  2. (historical, Canada informal) A 25¢ banknote. Tags: Canada, historical, informal
    Sense id: en-shinplaster-en-noun-CO4pOu7Z Categories (other): Canadian English

Inflected forms

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