Romescot

See also: Rome-scot

English

Alternative forms

Rome-scot
Rome-shot

Etymology

From Middle English Rome-scot, from Old English Rōmescot, Rōmġescot, equivalent to Rome +‎ scot.

Noun

Romescot (plural Romescots)

(historical) An alms-fee.

Synonyms

Peter's pence

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