thirlage
nounEtymology An alteration of earlier thrallage. By surface analysis, thrall + -age.
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Scotland, Historical The right of the owner of a mill to compel tenants to bring all their grain to that mill for milling.
noun
Etymology An alteration of earlier thrallage. By surface analysis, thrall + -age.
Scotland, Historical The right of the owner of a mill to compel tenants to bring all their grain to that mill for milling.
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