English Dictionary

hearth tax

名詞

歴史的

(historical) Any of several taxes levied in medieval Europe based on the number of hearths (fireplaces) in a property or community.

日本語の意味

中世ヨーロッパにおいて、家屋や共同体内の暖炉（火炉）の数に基づいて課せられた税金

During the harsh winter, the villagers whispered about the new hearth tax that counted every fireplace and threatened to leave many families starving.

厳しい冬の間、村人たちは各家の暖炉の数を基準に課せられる新しい暖炉税についてささやき、多くの家族が飢えるかもしれないと心配していた。

意味（1）

(historical) Any of several taxes levied in medieval Europe based on the number of hearths (fireplaces) in a property or community.

hearth taxes （ plural ）