Definition of Ship Money in English :

Define Ship Money in English

Ship Money meaning in English

Meaning of Ship Money in English

Pronunciation of Ship Money in English

Ship Money pronunciation in English

Pronounce Ship Money in English

Ship Money

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Noun

1. ship money

an impost levied in England to provide money for ships for national defense

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Ship Money

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noun
English history
a tax levied to finance the fitting out of warships: abolished 1640

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Ship Money

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a former tax levied on English ports, maritime counties, etc. to provide money for warships

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Ship Money

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n.
A tax once levied on English maritime towns and shires to provide ships for war.

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