hut tax en · NOUN
Meanings
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(Africa, historical) A tax imposed by colonial authorities on dwellings or households.
The Natives have paid up their hut-tax, amounting to about £65, and appear to have plenty of money.
1901 June 7, “District Reports”, in The Agricultural Journal and Mining Record, volume 4, number 7, page 196:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hut taxes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |