prest money

Noun

historical uncountable

(historical) Money paid to men when they enlisted into the British service.

Japanese Meaning

（歴史用語）英国兵役に志願して入隊する際に、士官または兵士に支払われた金銭

The sergeant handed each recruit his prest money before they marched off to join the regiment.

軍曹は連隊に加わるために出発する前に、各志願兵に入隊時の報奨金を手渡した。

Sense（1）

(historical) Money paid to men when they enlisted into the British service.