shinplaster

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. An essentially worthless note of paper money. Australia,New-Zealand,US,historical,informal
  2. A 25¢ banknote. Canada,historical,informal

词形变化

shinplasters plural

词源

From 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.
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