subs. (common).—A shilling. For synonyms, see BOB.
1894. Daily Bourse, 13 Sept., p. 1. For instance, a ‘man,’ starting with 6s. a week, and, after six years, finding himself in possession of weekly wages amounting to 19s., say nineteen shillings, can assuredly have no legitimate cause for complaint…. Fancy nineteen ‘LILLY-WHITE GROAT’ a week, and not to be satisfied!
