revenue

n. [ F. revenu, OF. revenue, fr. revenir to return, L. revenire; pref. re- re- + venire to come. See Come. ] 1. That which returns, or comes back, from an investment; the annual rents, profits, interest, or issues of any species of property, real or personal; income. [ 1913 Webster ]

Do not anticipate your revenues and live upon air till you know what you are worth. Gray. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Hence, return; reward; as, a revenue of praise. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. The annual yield of taxes, excise, customs, duties, rents, etc., which a nation, state, or municipality collects and receives into the treasury for public use. [ 1913 Webster ]

Revenue cutter, an armed government vessel employed to enforce revenue laws, prevent smuggling, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]