Associations to the word «Socage»
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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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