a word used in ancient writings for the head: hence to poll, is either to vote, or to enter down the names of those persons who give their votes, at an election.

POLL-Evil. See Farriery, § XXX.

POLL-Money, or Capitation, a tax imposed by authority of parliament on the person or head; either on all indifferently, or according to some known mark or distinction, as quality, calling, &c.

Thus, by the statute 18 Car. II. every subject in the kingdom was assessed by the head, or poll, according to his degree; every duke 10l., marquis 8ol., baronet 3ol., knight 2ol., esquire 1ol., &c. and every single private person 12d.

This was no new tax, as appears by former acts of parliament.