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† ˈwork-ˌsilver Obs.
[work n. 5.]
A customary money payment made in lieu of service.
1391Ancient Deed A. 1413 (P.R.O.), Septemdecim solidis annuis vocatis Werkseluer. 1430Ibid. A. 8351, xvij s annuis vocatis Werkseluer et quinque solidis annuis vocatis lesowseluer. 1544Patent Roll 36 Hen. VIII p. 3. m. 4 (P.R.O.) Proficua nostra quecumque vocata le Custumary Worke Syluer in hemyngforde abbatis. [1795Lysons Environs Lond. II. 564 The Tenants services due formerly in this manor [Sudbury] seem to have been commuted for certain sums of money called work-silver. ] |