单词 | Peter's pence |
释义 | Word Frequency Peter's pence or Peter pence noun 1. an annual tax, originally of one penny, formerly levied for the maintenance of the Papal See: abolished by Henry VIII in 1534 2. a voluntary contribution made by Roman Catholics in many countries for the same purpose Word origin C13: referring to St Peter, considered as the first pope |
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