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单词 ball-money
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Definition of ball-money in English:

ball-money

(also ba'-money)
noun
English Regional, Scottish, Northern
  • Money traditionally donated by a newly married couple to their fellow parishioners, apparently often used to buy a football.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in Elisha Coles.

Definition of ball-money in US English:

ball-money

(also ba'-money)
noun
English Regional, Scottish, Northern
  • Money traditionally donated by a newly married couple to their fellow parishioners, apparently often used to buy a football.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in Elisha Coles.

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