prest money
nounBritish Obsolete.
a sum of money advanced to men enlisting in the navy or the army, given to bind the bargain and as an inducement.
Origin of prest money
1late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
- Also called press money, prest.
Words Nearby prest money
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