Etymology

green wax

Today it means: An estreat from the Exchequer, delivered to a sheriff, sealed upon green wax, in 15th-century England. Full definition →

Middle English grene wax
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromgrene wax
  2. Middle English · inherited fromgrene wax
  3. English todaygreen wax

Inherited from Middle English grene wax.

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