light money

English

Etymology

From light (noun) +‎ money (noun).

Pronunciation
  • enPR: lītʹmŭn'(ē)

Noun

light money (usually uncountable, plural light moneys or light monies)

  1. Money levied for the maintenance of lighthouses; light dues.

References
  • The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1914
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