| 释义 |
east·er·ling
I. \ˈēstərliŋ -təl-, -təl-\ noun
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Etymology: Middle English esterling, from ester, estern eastern + -ling
: a native of a country eastward of another — used especially of German merchants from Baltic cities who traded in England or competed with the English in foreign ports
II. noun
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Etymology: alteration (influenced by easterling) (I) of sterling; from a belief that it was coined by german merchants from Baltic cities
1. or easterling penny : a medieval English silver coin
2. : the weight of an easterling : pennyweight : 1/20 ounce |