glove money

glove money

dated A monetary tip (with the purported intention of helping the servant who receives it to buy gloves). Be sure to give the maid glove money before you leave the estate.
See also: glove, money
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • color of someone's money, see the
  • come into (some) money
  • come into money
  • be (right) on the money
  • be pushed for money
  • be pressed for money
  • be pressed/pushed for money, space, time, etc.
  • cash money
  • chip in for (something)
  • be burning a hole in your pocket