# shinplaster

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. An essentially worthless note of paper money.
2. A 25¢ banknote.

## Etymology
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.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/shinplaster