"Peter's pence" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Middle English Petres peny; the money was collected on 1 August, the feast day of St. Peter ad Vincula. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|Petres peny}} Middle English Petres peny Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Peter's pence (uncountable)
  1. (historical) The alms-fee. Tags: historical, uncountable

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