truage

noun — 2 senses

truage

noun

/ˈtɹuːɪd͡ʒ/

Etymology From Old French treuage, from treüd (from Latin tribūtum (“tribute”)) + -age.

1

Obsolete Tribute, as paid to a ruler or superior.

2

Obsolete A pledge of truth or peace made on payment of a tax.

  • 1523-1525, John Bourchier, 2nd Baron Berners, Froissart's Chronicles For when he hath wonne a countrey, towne, or sygnory, he desyreth nothynge but truage […]

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