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Pin-money
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petty personal allowance for a lady
💡 Explanation:
'Pin-money' traditionally refers to a small sum of money set aside for minor personal expenses, historically for women to buy small items like pins or other personal trifles. It is not bribery (which is illegal), compensation (which is payment for work), or alimony (which is spousal support after divorce). The term dates to when pins were expensive household items.