Alternative spelling of key money

A payment required by a landlord or agent before accessing rented property.

(historical) Money paid to men when they enlisted into the British service.

Money deposited by way of security or guarantee.

(US politics) Funds used to pay for an election campaign that are not disclosed to voters prior to voting, whether spent on behalf of a candidate running in an election, or to influence voting on a ballot.

Money traditionally collected in a cap for the huntsman at the death of the fox.

(obsolete) Money paid in hand to bind a contract; earnest money.

Money paid, especially at regular intervals, to criminals or to corrupt officials who threaten to cause harm to the payer or to his or her business if the money is not paid.

Someone who provides the financing for an endeavor.

(obsolete) Poll tax. / (obsolete) A reward paid per person captured at sea etc. / (obsolete) A reward for a proscribed outlaw's head.