subs. (old).—Money. TO TIP THE DUES = to pay; to hand over a share. For synonyms, see ACTUAL and GILT. [A colloquial extension of DUE = toll, tribute, fee, etc.]
1819. J. H. VAUX, A Vocabulary of the Flash Language. So a thief, requiring his share of booty from his palls, will desire them to bring the DUES to light.
1839. W. H. AINSWORTH, Jack Sheppard [1889], p. 13. Will he come down with the DUES.
