prest money
Money paid to men when they enlisted into the British serviceMoney paid to men when they enlisted into the British service.
Meaning
1 senses(historical, uncountable)Money paid to men when they enlisted into the British service.
Origin
So called because it bound those that received it to be ready for service when called uponSo called because it bound those that received it to be ready for service when called upon.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable