"Greencloth" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: From green + cloth, from the tablecloth of green baize that covered the table at which its members sat. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|green|cloth}} green + cloth Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Greencloth
  1. (historical) A board or court of justice formerly held in the counting-house of the British sovereign's household, composed of the Lord Steward and his officers, and having cognizance of matters of justice in the household, with power to correct offenders and keep the peace within the vicinity of the palace. Wikipedia link: Board of Green Cloth Tags: historical
    Sense id: en-Greencloth-en-name-JYUP8Yyq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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