BURGAGE

burgage. Burgage, n. a tenure proper to cities and towns

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Burg″age (�), n. [[From Burg: cf. F. bourgage, LL. burgagium.]] (Eng. Law) A tenure by which houses or lands are held of the king or other lord of a borough or city; at a certain yearly rent, or by services relating to trade or handicraft. Burrill.