Meaning Of The Word Ship money

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What's The Definition Of Ship money?

ship money in American English
a former tax levied on English ports, maritime counties, etc. to provide money for warships

ship money in British English
noun: a tax levied to finance the fitting out of warships: abolished 1640

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