PETER'S PENCE


Meaning of PETER'S PENCE in English

■ plural noun

1》 historical an annual tax of one penny from householders with land of a certain value, paid to the papal see.

2》 (since 1860) a voluntary payment by Roman Catholics to the papal treasury.

Origin

named after St Peter , the first Pope.

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