BURGAGE


Meaning of BURGAGE in English

[ 'bə:gɪdʒ ]

■ noun historical (in England and Scotland) tenure of land in a town held in return for service or annual rent.

Origin

ME: from med. L. burgagium , from burgus 'fortified town', of Gmc origin.

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