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Definition of “thirlage”

thirlage (ˈθɜːlɪdʒ Pronunciation for thirlage

Definitions

noun

(Scots law, formerly)
  1. an obligation imposed upon tenants of certain lands requiring them to have their grain ground at a specified mill
  2. the fee paid for grinding the grain

Word Origin

C16: variant of earlier thrillage, from thrill, Scottish variant of thrall

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