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shiner
UK /ˈʃaɪnə(ɹ)/ US /ˈʃaɪnə(ɹ)/
noun 5name 1
Definitions
noun
1
One who shines; a luminary.
2
One who causes things to shine; a polisher.
3
A black eye.
4
Raccoon eyes.
5
A bright piece of money, especially a sovereign.
Has she the shiners, d'ye think?
She may be generally found in the fore part of the day at her lodgings above mentioned, where a brace of shiners will ensure you the possession of charms above their value, cent per cent.
name
1
A surname.
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