green wax en · NOUN
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English grene wax.
Meanings
- (historical, obsolete) An estreat from the Exchequer, delivered to a sheriff, sealed upon green wax, in 15th-century England.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| greenwax | alternative | lexicographic | |
| green waxes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |