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词汇 hearth money
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Definition of hearth money in English:

hearth money

noun ˈhɑːθ ˌmʌni
historical
  • A tax on hearths or fireplaces; specifically (a) a tax of two shillings per annum on every hearth or fireplace in England and Wales, imposed in 1662 by Act 13 & 14 Chas. II and repealed in 1689 by Act 1 Will. & Mary; (b) a similar tax in Ireland, in place from 1662 until the early 19th cent.

Origin

Mid 17th century (in an earlier sense). From hearth + money.

Definition of hearth money in US English:

hearth money

nounˈhɑːθ ˌmʌni
historical
  • A tax on hearths or fireplaces; specifically (a) a tax of two shillings per annum on every hearth or fireplace in England and Wales, imposed in 1662 by Act 13 & 14 Chas. II and repealed in 1689 by Act 1 Will. & Mary; (b) a similar tax in Ireland, in place from 1662 until the early 19th cent.

Origin

Mid 17th century (in an earlier sense). From hearth + money.

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