(British) The amount of money the monarch may use for private or personal expenses.
(British) The amount of money the monarch may use for private or personal expenses.
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A quantity of money given for a particular purpose.
(British, historical) The prerogative of the Crown to static separation of duty with goods and services for royal use.
(British) The requisitioning of goods and services for royal use.
A small bag or pouch designed for carrying money, particularly coins.
(British) A member of the office which deals with the monarch's finances.
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