the salary and provisions paid to soldiers; a military payroll

(literary or old term) grain and money provided to troops for their maintenance; army supplies

(archaic) soldier's pay or military wages; salary for soldiers and police during the imperial era

To pay wages or salaries, used especially in the past or when referring to paying military and police personnel.

(old) pay and rations specifically for soldiers or police officers

pay and provisions for soldiers; military funds

double the normal pay or salary, such as a holiday bonus given to soldiers or workers

to receive one's salary or wages, originally used for soldiers receiving their pay

To embezzle government funds or company money by keeping names of people who do not actually work there on the payroll.

monthly salary or rations, particularly for soldiers or government employees

(bound form) to deliver or transport military funds or pay to a destination

to entertain a guest with food and drinks

to provide food and drink for guests or visitors

to give or present something as a gift; to donate

rations and provisions for soldiers