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The periodic payment of compensation to an employee, such as the bimonthly payment of an employee's salary or wages. … [Read more...] about PAYCHECK

In ecclesiastical law. He who has the right, title, power, or privilege of presenting to an ecclesiastical benefice. In Roman law. The former master of an emancipated slave. In French marine law. The captain or master of a vessel. … [Read more...] about PATRON

v. To deliver personal property to another In pledge, or as security for a debt or sum borrowed. … [Read more...] about PAWN (VERB)

The day upon which an employee receives payment, such as every Friday, bimonthly or monthly. … [Read more...] about PAYDAY

In English ecclesiastical law. The right of presentation to a church or ecclesiastical benefice; the same with advowson, (q. v.) 2 Bl. Comm. 21. The right of appointing to office, considered as a perquisite, or personal right; not in the aspect of a public trust … [Read more...] about PATRONAGE