Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Money paid as commutation for rations.
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Examples
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"The villain," said Jasmine, through her tears, "has dared to say that my father has made use of government taxes, has taken bribes for recommending men for promotion, has appropriated the soldiers 'ration-money, and has been in league with highwaymen."
Stories by English Authors: The Orient (Selected by Scribners) Mary [Contributor] Beaumont 1900
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He and his youngster, Mr. Mitchell, who suffers from chest-complaint, praised the prospects of the mine, but did not enjoy their pay being cut for passage and the system of ration-money.
To The Gold Coast for Gold, Vol. II A Personal Narrative Richard Francis Burton 1855
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