straggling money

noun

Money paid for apprehending deserters and those absent without leave.

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Meanings

nounstraggling money (uncountable)
  1. historicaluncountableMoney paid for apprehending deserters and those absent without leave.
  2. historicaluncountableMoney deducted from the wages of such absentees.
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