montepío
English translation: pension/retirement fund
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|  Selected response from: Thais Maria Lips United States Local time: 01:39 | ||||||
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Charitable Fund for Dependents Explanation: Hope it helps! |
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pawnshop (pawn shop) Explanation: In England, the pawnshop came in with William the Conqueror, with an Italian name, Lombard. In 1338, Edward III pawned his jewels to the Lombards to raise money for his war with France. King Henry V did much the same in 1415. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 20 mins (2008-10-19 21:31:42 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Usually written in a single word. Sometimes separated. Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pawnbroker |
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Widow's Fund Explanation: On the basis of the RAE definition: Depósito de dinero, formado ordinariamente de los descuentos hechos a los individuos de un cuerpo, o de otras contribuciones de los mismos, para socorrer a sus viudas y huérfanos. |
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Social Security/Social Security Administration Explanation: " Montepío" es "aporte jubilatorio" en nuestro país. Social Security Definition The comprehensive federal program of benefits providing workers and their dependents with retirement income, disability income, and other payments. The Social security tax is used to pay for the program. This content can be found on the following page: http://www.investorwords.com/cgi-bin/getword.cgi?id=4617&ter... |
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charitable institution Explanation: Just a thought - like in 'charitable institution for unwed mothers. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2008-10-19 22:53:32 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Is there anything like the Salvation Army? it would sort of fit the bill - methinks. |
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pension fund Explanation: private capital for retirement, etc. - not organized by the government |
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friendly society Explanation: A form of social security common in the UK long before they invented the 'Welfare State'. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friendly_society -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 5 hrs (2008-10-20 02:45:49 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Source: You may ask 'How on Earth does this guy living in Chile know anything about this?' Answer: my father's funeral expenses were partly covered by this organization: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oddfellows |
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pension fund for widows and orphans Explanation: Hope it's helpful! Reference: http://forum.wordreference.com/showthread.php?t=196131 Reference: http://www.subsecmar.cl/prontus4_subsecretaria/site/artic/20... |
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Montepío Bank Explanation: I think that it simply refers to the Bank's name, the old man represents. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2 days3 hrs (2008-10-22 00:19:54 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Yes Kate, it is a trichy one. Why not just going with 'montepío'. |
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