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The etymological derivation of the word Sterling is a bit vague, but a strong contender seems to be from the Anglo-Saxon word steorling, which referred to one early type of Norman penny marked with a star.
Jul 24, 2023 · sterling (n.) c. 1300, "English silver penny," struck from the time of Richard I, a word of much-discussed etymology. Perhaps it is from Middle English sterre (see star (n.)), according to OED "presumably" so-called for stars in the design of certain Norman coins, + diminutive suffix -ling .
sterling in American English. (ˈstɜrlɪŋ ) noun. 1. an early English silver penny: a pound weight of these pennies was later standardized as a money of account. 2. English money having the fineness of quality of the standard silver penny. 3. sterling silver or articles made of it.
used to describe a metal, especially silver, that has a particular high level of purity (= measure of how pure it is): Offers include a 124-piece set of sterling silver cutlery at €4,495. of a very high standard: The lowest rates and best deals go to customers with sterling credit.
What does the word sterling mean? There are 18 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word sterling , five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
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Sterling definition: of, relating to, or noting British money. See examples of STERLING used in a sentence.
