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单词 Peter's pence
释义

Peter's pence

noun

plural in form but singular in construction
1
: an annual tribute of a penny formerly paid by each householder in England to the papal see
2
: a voluntary annual contribution made by Roman Catholics to the pope

Word History

Etymology

Middle English; from the tradition that St. Peter founded the papal see

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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