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Meaning of 'sterling' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Sterling [ 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.
- 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.
2 . Sterling [ n.]
- Same as Starling, 3.
- Any English coin of standard value; coined money.
- A certain standard of quality or value for money.

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