noun
Meaning 1
The alms-fee.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical, uncountable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
Peter's pence
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noun
Meaning 2
an annual contribution made by Roman Catholics to support the papal see
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: hearth money
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: offering
History
Etymology
From Middle English Petres peny; the money was collected on 1 August, the feast day of St. Peter ad Vincula.