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Dictionary of foreign words and phrases. Mary Varchaver and Frank Ledlie Moore. 2012.
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shekel — , shegel (SHEH kl) [Hebrew] A silver coin of the ancient Hebrews; a unit of paper money in modern Israel. In slang, coins or money … Dictionary of foreign words and phrases
Shekel — Shek el, n. [Heb. shegel, fr. sh[=a]gal to weigh.] 1. An ancient weight and coin used by the Jews and by other nations of the same stock. [1913 Webster] Note: A common estimate makes the shekel equal in weight to about 130 grains for gold, 224… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Sicle — Si cle, n. [F., fr. L. silcus, Heb. shegel. See {Shekel}.] A shekel. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] The holy mother brought five sicles and a pair of turtledoves to redeem the Lamb of God. Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
