Both Uses of
emolument
in
The Scarlet Letter
- The besom of reform hath swept him out of office, and a worthier successor wears his dignity and pockets his emoluments.†
Chpt Intr.
- Baby-linen—for babies then wore robes of state—afforded still another possibility of toil and emolument.†
Chpt 5 *
Definition:
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(emolument) compensation received by virtue of holding an office or having employment -- usually in the form of wages or fees