Definition

A former unit of currency used in Austria before the country switched to the euro.

Example

Before the euro was introduced, I used to exchange my dollars for schillings when I traveled to Austria.

Conversation

Did you know that Austria used to use the schilling as their currency?

Really? I had no idea!

Yeah, it was their main currency until they switched to the euro in 2002.

That's interesting! I wonder how the transition went.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Schilling originates from Old High German 'scilling', meaning a type of coin or payment. It was used in various Germanic languages to denote a unit of currency.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old High German word for a type of coin — that's why 'schilling' refers to a form of payment.

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