peter pence
peter-pence. Hist. A tax levied on each house in England and paid to the Pope, so called because it was collected on St. Peter’s Day. — Also termed hearth money.
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hearth money
hearth money. Hist. 1. A tax of two shillings levied on every fireplace in England (14 Car. 2, ch. 10). • This extremely unpopular tax was enacted in 1662 during the reign of Charles II and abolished in 1688. — Also termed chimney money. 2. PETER-PENCE.