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Definitions from Wiktionary (take the shilling)

verb:  (British, military, historical) To enlist as a soldier in the British army or navy by accepting a shilling from a recruiting officer.
verb:  (by extension)
verb:  (military, dated) To enlist as a soldier of any military force; to join the armed forces.
verb:  (generally) To be on the payroll of an organization; to work for an organization.

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