hearth money
Definition
Noun: - A historical tax or annual contribution: "Hearth money" refers to a specific tax, historically an annual payment made by Roman Catholics to support the financial needs of the Papal See (the central administration of the Roman Catholic Church).
Usage Notes
- This term is historical and archaic. It is not used in modern financial or religious contexts.
- It specifically denotes a mandatory contribution from Catholic households, linked to the concept of the hearth (home/family unit).
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The collection of hearth money was a common practice in some regions during the Middle Ages.
- Records show his ancestors paid hearth money to support the Church.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in historical analysis or discussions of pre-modern Church-state relations and taxation systems.
Variants and Related Words
- Peter's Pence (noun): This is a more common and direct synonym for the same historical contribution. "Hearth money" is an older term for this levy.
- Tithe (noun): A broader term for a one-tenth tax or contribution for religious support, not specific to the Papal See.
Synonyms
- Peter's Pence: The standard historical term for this annual contribution to the papal treasury.
- Papal tax: A general descriptive term.
Related Phrases/Idioms
- There are no common modern idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this specific, archaic term.
Noun
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an annual contribution made by Roman Catholics to support the papal see
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