press money

noun

, British Obsolete.

1. prest money.

Word History and Origins

Origin of press money¹

First recorded in 1550–60

Example Sentences

Press-money, proposition that those who refused it should be tried by martial law, iii.

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They came again to give me press-money; but I would take none.

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They came again to give me press money, but I would take none.

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The wealthy man tried to press money upon both Penny and Salt, who smilingly refused to accept it.

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Who would palter at press-money When he heard that sea-cry vast?

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