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Romescot

Romescot noun: an alms-fee.

Noun

Romescot (plural Romescots)

  1. (historical) An alms-fee.
    Synonyms:
    Peter's pence

Synonyms of Romescot

Forms of Romescot

pluralRomescots
alternative formRome-scot
alternative formRome-shot

Origin of Romescot

From Middle English Rome-scot, from Old English Rōmescot, Rōmġescot, equivalent to Rome + scot.

Questions about Romescot

What does Romescot mean?
Romescot means an alms-fee.
What part of speech is Romescot?
Romescot is a noun.
What is the plural of Romescot?
The plural of Romescot is Romescots.

Words near Romescot in the dictionary

  1. Romertopfs
  2. Romes
  3. Romesburg
  4. Romesburgs
  5. romesco
  6. Romescot
  7. Romescots
  8. Romeville
  9. Romeward
  10. Romewards
  11. Romex

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