green wax
noun
Definition of green wax
1 : a seal of green wax attesting a document formerly issued from the exchequer to a sheriff
2a : a document attested by green wax b : the fines or amercements collected by virtue of such a document
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Origin and Etymology of green wax
Middle English grenewax; translation of Medieval Latin viridis cera
First Known Use: 14th century
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