TALLAGE


Meaning of TALLAGE in English

[ 'talɪdʒ ]

■ noun historical a form of arbitrary taxation levied by kings on the towns and lands of the Crown.

↘a tax levied on feudal dependants by their superiors.

Origin

ME: from OFr. taillage , from tailler (see tail 2 ).

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