queen's shilling

(when the sovereign was female) n1. (Military) (until 1879) a shilling paid to new recruits to the British army2. (Military) take the queen's shilling archaic Brit to enlist in the army

References in classic literatureAt last, however, when I was about eighteen, I gave them no more trouble, for I got into a mess over a girl, and could only get out of it again by taking the queen's shilling and joining the 3d Buffs, which was just starting for India.View in contextThis procedure is not as unfair as it sounds -- indeed the special advocates I know are not in the least beholden to the government even if they've taken the Queen's shilling.Home Secretary more Catholic than the Pope"These men took the Queen's shilling," Mr Carpenter told TVNZ. "They came from halfway around the world and ended up dying here and now they're bones.Mass grave of 12 British soldiers killed in 1846 Maori battle foundEven our dogs of war now cast aside IT is a heartbreaking sight seeing ex-soldiers who once took the Queen's shilling but who are now sleeping rough on our streets, many left with the scars of war, needing alcoholic relief to hide the visions of hell.Even our dogs of war [...]; Get in touch - tell us what you think Email: letters@birminghammail.co.uk Twitter: @birminghammail Facebook: facebook.com/birminghammail Post: Birmingham Mail, Floor 6, Fort Dunlop, Fort Parkway, B24 9FFHe told Patrick Kielty's show Delete, Delete, Delete: "I remember getting this letter and it was along the lines of, 'You've gone over to England and you've taken the Queen's shilling. Who do you think you are?STALKER'S LETTER THREAT TO FATHER TED STAR ARDALShelly said: "Our fathers took the Queen's shilling but we had no choice.Nuke vet's daughter told: Want help? Go on the dole; ILL BOMB BLAST DESCENDANT REFUSED ALLOWANCEIn the interim I had been accepted by the Royal Marines and went to the Bristol Recruiting Office where I took the Oath of Allegiance, I was paid a day's pay, I had taken the Queen's shilling and there was no turning back.Memories of the Aberthaw contract; FEEDBACKThat is before the players get fed up and take the French euro or the Queen's Shilling in England.GiveWarren a chance... sort out the mess that European rugby is inIn reality, the military operates as a unique component of society at large--even in a "civil society." Taking the 'Queen's Shilling' means acceptance of unlimited liability for service, including putting one's life on the line as part of the job description.Differing opinionsHe trousered the Queen's shilling, joined the Black Watch and off he went to war.A tin box, a I medal and a tin plume of red feathers that link me to our heritage; THE BATTLE TO SAVE SCOTLAND'S REGIMENTS RECORD CAMPAIGNHe took the Queen's Shilling at 15 and served with the Green Howards, his brother was an officer, their father was a submariner during the Second World War, and their grandfather served with the Irish Guards in the First World War.We just want to know what happened to our beautiful little girl; Parents' agony goes on, 13 years after Donna vanishedApril 23 is a day to be proud of, a day to remember and celebrate and thank the gods that good men and true will continue to take the Queen's shilling and defend the flag, the crown and good folk of these islands.I'm flying flag of St George

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释义	queen's shilling queen's shilling (when the sovereign was female) n1. (Military) (until 1879) a shilling paid to new recruits to the British army2. (Military) take the queen's shilling archaic Brit to enlist in the army References in classic literatureAt last, however, when I was about eighteen, I gave them no more trouble, for I got into a mess over a girl, and could only get out of it again by taking the queen's shilling and joining the 3d Buffs, which was just starting for India.View in contextThis procedure is not as unfair as it sounds -- indeed the special advocates I know are not in the least beholden to the government even if they've taken the Queen's shilling.Home Secretary more Catholic than the Pope"These men took the Queen's shilling," Mr Carpenter told TVNZ. "They came from halfway around the world and ended up dying here and now they're bones.Mass grave of 12 British soldiers killed in 1846 Maori battle foundEven our dogs of war now cast aside IT is a heartbreaking sight seeing ex-soldiers who once took the Queen's shilling but who are now sleeping rough on our streets, many left with the scars of war, needing alcoholic relief to hide the visions of hell.Even our dogs of war [...]; Get in touch - tell us what you think Email: letters@birminghammail.co.uk Twitter: @birminghammail Facebook: facebook.com/birminghammail Post: Birmingham Mail, Floor 6, Fort Dunlop, Fort Parkway, B24 9FFHe told Patrick Kielty's show Delete, Delete, Delete: "I remember getting this letter and it was along the lines of, 'You've gone over to England and you've taken the Queen's shilling. Who do you think you are?STALKER'S LETTER THREAT TO FATHER TED STAR ARDALShelly said: "Our fathers took the Queen's shilling but we had no choice.Nuke vet's daughter told: Want help? Go on the dole; ILL BOMB BLAST DESCENDANT REFUSED ALLOWANCEIn the interim I had been accepted by the Royal Marines and went to the Bristol Recruiting Office where I took the Oath of Allegiance, I was paid a day's pay, I had taken the Queen's shilling and there was no turning back.Memories of the Aberthaw contract; FEEDBACKThat is before the players get fed up and take the French euro or the Queen's Shilling in England.GiveWarren a chance... sort out the mess that European rugby is inIn reality, the military operates as a unique component of society at large--even in a "civil society." Taking the 'Queen's Shilling' means acceptance of unlimited liability for service, including putting one's life on the line as part of the job description.Differing opinionsHe trousered the Queen's shilling, joined the Black Watch and off he went to war.A tin box, a I medal and a tin plume of red feathers that link me to our heritage; THE BATTLE TO SAVE SCOTLAND'S REGIMENTS RECORD CAMPAIGNHe took the Queen's Shilling at 15 and served with the Green Howards, his brother was an officer, their father was a submariner during the Second World War, and their grandfather served with the Irish Guards in the First World War.We just want to know what happened to our beautiful little girl; Parents' agony goes on, 13 years after Donna vanishedApril 23 is a day to be proud of, a day to remember and celebrate and thank the gods that good men and true will continue to take the Queen's shilling and defend the flag, the crown and good folk of these islands.I'm flying flag of St George
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