English Explanatory Dictionary

Romescot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An alms-fee.

Word forms

Romescot Romescots Rome-scot Rome-shot

Etymology

From Middle English Rome-scot, from Old English Rōmescot, Rōmġescot, equivalent to Rome + scot.

Synonyms

Peter's pence
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