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词汇 off-reckoning
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Definition of off-reckoning in English:

off-reckoning

noun ˈɒfˌrɛk(ə)nɪŋˈɒfˌrɛk(ə)nɪŋˌɒfˈrɛk(ə)nɪŋ
historical
  • Usually in plural A deduction, specifically one formerly made from the pay of a British soldier, sailor, etc., and put into a special account made available by the government to the commanding officers of regiments to provide for the men's expenses and needs (as food, clothing, etc.). Hence also: the account or fund itself.

Origin

Mid 17th century. From off- + reckoning, perhaps after Dutch afrekening settlement, German Abrechnung deduction, reckoning, settlement.

Definition of off-reckoning in US English:

off-reckoning

noun
historical
  • Usually in plural A deduction, specifically one formerly made from the pay of a British soldier, sailor, etc., and put into a special account made available by the government to the commanding officers of regiments to provide for the men's expenses and needs (as food, clothing, etc.). Hence also: the account or fund itself.

Origin

Mid 17th century. From off- + reckoning, perhaps after Dutch afrekening settlement, German Abrechnung deduction, reckoning, settlement.

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