(Scotland, obsolete, idiomatic) A wedding at which the guests contribute payments in order to fund the event and to benefit the newly-married couple.
(Scotland, obsolete, idiomatic) A wedding at which the guests contribute payments in order to fund the event and to benefit the newly-married couple.
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(Scotland, historical) Rent in money, not in kind.
(Scotland, dated) An earthenware pot containing a slot for the collection of pennies that have been received or saved as a gratuity.
(Scotland, historical) A small sum paid to the superior of land.
(Scotland, historical) An old Scots unit of measure of land.
(Scotland, historical) A Scottish wedding tradition where coins were thrown to the guests.