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Hearth Money.
Hearth Money - as a noun
An annual contribution made by roman catholics to support the papal see
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
peter's penceExample Sentences
"During that time, householders were required to pay hearth money based on the number of hearths or fireplaces in their homes."
"The amount of hearth money owed varied depending on the size and wealth of the household."
"Many people found the hearth money tax to be burdensome and unfair."
"There were instances of non-compliance and resistance to the collection of hearth money."
"The hearth money tax was eventually abolished in Ireland in 1793."
