State funds as assigned for local or regional expenditure; especially, central money used for regional projects which are eyecatching or designed to appeal to voters.
A ready supply of income; one's livelihood.
A payment made by one nation to another in submission.
A certain proportion of the mined ore, or of its value, given to the miner as payment.
Extortion; protection money.
An homage made in a body of work to another work or creator.
An acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift.
A payment made by a feudal vassal to his lord.
To pay as tribute.