Definition of Sterling

  • (n.) Same as Starling, 3.
  • (n.) Any English coin of standard value; coined money.
  • (n.) A certain standard of quality or value for money.
  • (a.) Belonging to, or relating to, the standard British money of account, or the British coinage; as, a pound sterling; a shilling sterling; a penny sterling; -- now chiefly applied to the lawful money of England; but sterling cost, sterling value, are used.
  • (a.) Genuine; pure; of excellent quality; conforming to the highest standard; of full value; as, a work of sterling merit; a man of sterling good sense.

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