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   hearth money
   [n] - an annual contribution made by Roman Catholics to support the Papal see
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   Hearth-Money
   Hearth-money was a tax on fireplaces, first apparent in Anglo-Saxon times, it was reimposed after the restoration in 1662. It was a great burden upon the poor, and involded inquisitorial visits from officials known as ' chimneymen'. The tax was repealed due to unpopularity in 1689.
   Found op http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/JH.HTM
   
   

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