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Dutch
Etymology
More recent than sikkel. Ultimately from Hebrew שֶׁקֶל, see there for further etymology.
Pronunciation
Noun
sjekel m (plural sjekels, diminutive sjekeltje n)
- (biblical) shekel, ancient Israelite unit of weight
- shekel, ancient Judean monetary unit
- shekel, modern Israeli monetary unit
Synonyms
- (ancient units of weight and currency): sikkel