"boot money" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} boot money (uncountable)
  1. (sports, slang) Bribes paid to rugby or soccer players. Tags: slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Sports
    Sense id: en-boot_money-en-noun-52dnwANM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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