| 释义 |
Definition of table money in English: table moneynoun ˈteɪbl ˌmʌni 1An allowance paid to cover the costs of meals and entertaining; specifically a special extra allowance of money made to a high-ranking officer in the British Navy (formerly also the Army), for official hospitality. 2A supplementary charge made for dining in a club, on a passenger ship, etc.
Origin Mid 16th century (in an earlier sense). From table + money. Definition of table money in US English: table moneynounˈteɪbl ˌmʌni 1An allowance paid to cover the costs of meals and entertaining; specifically a special extra allowance of money made to a high-ranking officer in the British Navy (formerly also the Army), for official hospitality. 2A supplementary charge made for dining in a club, on a passenger ship, etc.
Origin Mid 16th century (in an earlier sense). From table + money. |