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In Northern Ireland during the ninth century, the British introduced a harsh poll tax of one ounce of gold per year on all Irish households. Said tax was known as the "Nose Tax" because if a person didn't or couldn't pay, he had his nose slit. This cruel but effective procedure gave rise to the expression "paying through the nose," meaning if unreasonable due payments aren't made, there will be dire consequences.
robertgrist's one subanswer was right on.
13 years ago. Rating: 7 | |
Thats intersting, didnt know that
Wow!! Learned something new, here. Thank you for that bit of history, Chiangmai! Are you a history major of some sort? Just curious from some of your answers and "vote up"s.
No, michar118, I did not major in history. I studied mostly business subjects and a little bit of psychology.
Thx for you compliments, mich!
Thx for you compliments, mich!
http://www.word-detective.com/2008/04/11/pay-through-the-nose-spitting-image-not-to-say/
13 years ago. Rating: 5 | |
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