thirlage


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thirlage

(ˈθɜːlɪdʒ)
(formerly) n
1. (Historical Terms) an obligation imposed upon tenants of certain lands requiring them to have their grain ground at a specified mill
2. (Historical Terms) the fee paid for grinding the grain
[C16: variant of earlier thrillage, from thrill, Scottish variant of thrall]
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