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peters pence

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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; ME Peteres peni (sing.)
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