PREST MONEY


Meaning of PREST MONEY in English

Brit. Obs.

a sum of money advanced to men enlisting in the navy or the army, given to bind the bargain and as an inducement. Also called press money, prest .

[ 1400-50; late ME ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .