green wax money

noun

Monies or funds exacted from fines and forfeitures collected by the government, often used to fund public works or other national projects.

Meanings

noun
  1. EnglandhistoricalobsoletelawMonies or funds exacted from fines and forfeitures collected by the government, often used to fund public works or other national projects.
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