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.†
p. 9.9 *
- Baby-linen—for babies then wore robes of state—afforded still another possibility of toil and emolument.†
p. 77.2
Definition:
compensation received by virtue of holding an office or having employment -- usually in the form of wages or fees
The word, emolument is seldom used today, but is seen in classic literature and was important in the Federalist Papers that helped to build support for adoption of the U.S. Constitution.