shekels

shek·el

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Definitions of shekels word

noun shekels Also, sheqel. a paper money, cupronickel or silver coin, and monetary unit of Israel equal to 100 agorot: replaced the pound in 1980. 1
noun shekels an ancient, originally Babylonian, unit of weight, of varying value, taken as equal to the fiftieth or the sixtieth part of a mina or to about a quarter to half an ounce. 1
noun shekels a coin of this weight, especially the chief silver coin of the ancient Hebrews. 1
noun shekels shekels, Slang. money; cash. 1

before 1550

One of the 31% oldest English words

First recorded in 1550-60, shekel is from the Hebrew word sheqel

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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