Burgage

[bә:gidʒ]

Definition

(n.) A tenure by which houses or lands are held of the king or other lord of a borough or city; at a certain yearly rent, or by services relating to trade or handicraft.

Typist: Preston

Definition

n. a tenure in socage for a yearly rent: a tenure in Scotland in royal burghs under nominal service of watching.

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