CORVÉE


Meaning of CORVÉE in English

[ 'kɔ:veɪ ]

■ noun historical

1》 a day's unpaid labour owed by a vassal to his feudal lord.

2》 forced labour exacted in lieu of taxes.

Origin

ME: from OFr., based on L. corrogare 'ask for, collect'.

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