"chimney-money" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} chimney-money (uncountable)
  1. A tax formerly paid on all chimneys in England. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-chimney-money-en-noun-Gbuun8T6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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