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emolument

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  1. wage                  
 
emol.u.ment \i-'ma:l-y*-m*nt\ n [ME, fr. L emolumentum, lit., miller's fee, 
   fr. emolere to grind up], fr. e- + molere to grind - more at MEAL 1: the 
   profit arising from office or employment usu. in the form of compens ation 
   or perquisites archaic  2: ADVANTAGE