单词 | tallage |
释义 | tallage/ˈtalɪdʒ![]() noun historical 1A form of arbitrary taxation levied by kings on the towns and lands of the Crown, abolished in the 14th century.There were recurrent scutages (payments for the commutation of military service) and tallages (arbitrary levies) on demesnes, which included boroughs....
1.1A tax levied on feudal dependants by their superiors.It appears that the burgesses as a group were responsible for payment of the Domesday custom and for later tallages and aids....
OriginMiddle English: from Old French taillage, from tailler 'to cut' (see tail2). |
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