Associations to the word «Socage»

Wiktionary

SOCAGE, noun. (obsolete) In the Middle Ages, a system whereby a tenant would pay a rent or do some agricultural work for the landlord.

Dictionary definition

SOCAGE, noun. Land tenure by agricultural service or payment of rent; not burdened with military service.

Wise words

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