shilling sign

== English == === Noun === shilling sign (plural shilling signs) The symbol '/' used in the United Kingdom before decimalisation to separate shillings from pence when writing out sums of money. (Examples: 7/6 = seven shillings and six pence; 7/- = seven shillings exactly.) ==== Usage notes ==== In a more formal context s may be used instead of '/'. ==== Synonyms ==== shilling mark solidus === See also === slash