English word tax comes from Old French (842-ca. 1400) taxe, Anglo-Norman tax
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| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| taxe | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | |
| tax | Anglo-Norman (xno) | |
| taxe | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| tax | English (eng) | (obsolete) A lesson to be learned.. (obsolete) charge; censure. A burdensome demand.. A task exacted from one who is under control; a contribution or service, the rendering of which is imposed upon a subject.. Money paid to the government other than for transaction-specific goods and services. |