Quindecim
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Quindecim is a noun meaning (historical) Synonym of quinzieme, a tax of one fifteenth (6.7%).
Meaning
(historical) Synonym of quinzieme, a tax of one fifteenth (6.7%).
More Meanings
- (chiefly Christianity, archaic) Synonym of quindene, the 14th day after a festival, the fortnight after a festival.
Example Sentences
In this parliament was granted to the king for defence against the Scots two aids and two quindecims, the which two aids did not extend over two quindecims.
Word Forms
- quindecims
Synonyms for quindecim
Depending on context, synonyms include quinzieme, quindene.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include quinzieme, quindecima, decim, decima, tierce, quindecile.
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