单词 | Peter's pence |
释义 | Peter's pence 1. an annual tax or tribute, originally of a penny, paid by certain English property owners to the papal see until the Reformation. 2. a voluntary contribution to the pope, made by Roman Catholics. Also, Peter pence. [1175-1225; ME Peteres peni (sing.)] |
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