shinplaster
shinplaster · shinplasters
An essentially worthless note of paper moneyAn essentially worthless note of paper money.
Meaning
2 senses(Australia, New Zealand, US, historical, informal)An essentially worthless note of paper money.
paper money of little value issued on insufficient security
(Canada, historical, informal)A 25¢ banknote.
Origin
From shin + plaster.From shin + plaster.
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Forms
plural: shinplasters| Singular | shinplaster |
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See also
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