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单词 table money
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Definition of table money in English:

table money

noun ˈteɪbl ˌmʌni

  • 1An allowance paid to cover the costs of meals and entertaining; specifically a special extra allowance of money made to a high-ranking officer in the British Navy (formerly also the Army), for official hospitality.

  • 2A supplementary charge made for dining in a club, on a passenger ship, etc.

Origin

Mid 16th century (in an earlier sense). From table + money.

Definition of table money in US English:

table money

nounˈteɪbl ˌmʌni

  • 1An allowance paid to cover the costs of meals and entertaining; specifically a special extra allowance of money made to a high-ranking officer in the British Navy (formerly also the Army), for official hospitality.

  • 2A supplementary charge made for dining in a club, on a passenger ship, etc.

Origin

Mid 16th century (in an earlier sense). From table + money.
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