by Leechy April 08, 2019
Noun.
Historical definition:
During the Napoleonic wars, due to the lack of able seamen, sailors were recruited (press-ganged) by being paid a sign up fee - 1 King's Shilling.
Reluctant conscripts would be approached by one or more 'recruiters' who would ply them with alcohol until they were totally drunk. They would then hit them over the head with a 'cudgel' and place a King's Shilling in the drunkard's pocket. The inebriate would then be carried on board where they were woken up and convinced that they had joined in good faith. Any argument against the join would be discredited by the discovery of the King's Shilling.
Modern Usage
Discreet gay proposition.
Historical definition:
During the Napoleonic wars, due to the lack of able seamen, sailors were recruited (press-ganged) by being paid a sign up fee - 1 King's Shilling.
Reluctant conscripts would be approached by one or more 'recruiters' who would ply them with alcohol until they were totally drunk. They would then hit them over the head with a 'cudgel' and place a King's Shilling in the drunkard's pocket. The inebriate would then be carried on board where they were woken up and convinced that they had joined in good faith. Any argument against the join would be discredited by the discovery of the King's Shilling.
Modern Usage
Discreet gay proposition.
Historical Usage
"I don't know what happened! I was approached by two sailors who got me pissed. Next thing I know I woke up 'in the navy' having received a King's Shilling into my pocket!"
Modern Usage:
"Hello young man, will you let me pay you into the Navy with a King's Shilling?"
OR
"I was only 21 when I received the King's Shilling!"
OR
"I've been approached but am yet to accept the King's Shilling!"
"I don't know what happened! I was approached by two sailors who got me pissed. Next thing I know I woke up 'in the navy' having received a King's Shilling into my pocket!"
Modern Usage:
"Hello young man, will you let me pay you into the Navy with a King's Shilling?"
OR
"I was only 21 when I received the King's Shilling!"
OR
"I've been approached but am yet to accept the King's Shilling!"
by Tony du Angletere March 13, 2022
To convert to a new religion to be with a woman or man belonging to that religion when one would be otherwise prevented by religious differences.
by JCEDO April 18, 2013
LeBron James is the King of Court and King of the North. He is regarded by all humans as the Greatest NBA player of all time. Many deem him a fitting nickname "The GOAT"
by Great Grandpa Ohio May 11, 2018
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by Jojosispeak March 09, 2024
Me (not knowing king crimson is a betch): Hi
King Crimson: he's 25 and bababooey
Me (now knowing King crimson is a betch): omg it's that "King" off of discord...not
King Crimson: he's 25 and bababooey
Me (now knowing King crimson is a betch): omg it's that "King" off of discord...not
by BetterThanYou.......WayBetter September 05, 2021