peter's-pence
Peter's pence
noun
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.
Origin:
1175–1225; Middle English Peteres peni (singular)
1175–1225; Middle English Peteres peni (singular)
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| Peter's pence or Peter pence | |
| —n | |
| 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 |
| [C13: referring to St | |
| Peter pence or Peter pence | |
| —n | |
| [C13: referring to St | |
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