(historical) A type of halberd used by mediaeval foot-soldiers and constables, painted brown to prevent rust.

(US, law) a bill that levies taxes

(law) A formal statement of the rights of a specified group of people.

Having a bill or beak shaped like that of a hawk.

A document presented at customs containing information about goods imported or exported

(US politics) Legislation that has been passed by both houses of Congress, signed by their presiding officers, and sent to the President for signature.

(Britain) A cheque or similar financial instrument whose payment has been refused.

plural of bill-hook

(manufacturing, design engineering) A list of materials and components used in a manufactured item, sometimes appended to an engineering diagram of the item.

A bill issued by a state, on the mere faith and credit of the state, and designed to circulate as money.