peter's pence

Peter's pence

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /ˈpiː.tərz ˈpens/
- /ˈpiː.tərz pens/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ˈpiː.tərz ˈpens/

Definitions of peter's pence words

noun peter's pence an annual tax or tribute, originally of a penny, paid by certain English property owners to the papal see until the Reformation. 1
noun peter's pence a voluntary contribution to the pope, made by Roman Catholics. 1
noun peter's pence an annual tax, originally of one penny, formerly levied for the maintenance of the Papal See: abolished by Henry VIII in 1534 0
noun peter's pence a voluntary contribution made by Roman Catholics in many countries for the same purpose 0
noun peter's pence an annual tax, orig. of one penny, paid to the papal see by certain English property owners before the Reformation 0
noun peter's pence an annual voluntary donation made by Catholics everywhere to the papal see 0

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Origin of peter's pence

First appearance:

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; Middle English Peteres peni (singular)

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Parts of speech for Peter's pence

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peter's pence popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.