"hangman's wages" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} hangman's wages (uncountable)
  1. (UK, slang, obsolete) The sum of thirteenpence halfpenny. Tags: UK, obsolete, slang, uncountable
    Sense id: en-hangman's_wages-en-noun-PcZ4c5HA Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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