shinplaster.
An essentially worthless note of paper money.
Meaning & usage
An essentially worthless note of paper money.
A 25¢ banknote.
Where this word comes from
From shin + plaster. Probably coined during the American War of Independence (1775–1783). Named for its resemblance to, and suitability for makeshift use as, a bandage for dressing the shin.
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