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 ]
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 . 2012