grene wax

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Named for the green wax seal of the Exchequer.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡreːn(ə)ˌwaks/, /ˈɡreːn(ə)ˌwɛks/

Noun

grene wax

  1. A notice of a fine from the Exchequer.
  2. The fine conveyed in such a notice.
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see grene,‎ wax.

Descendants

  • English: green wax

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