chevage

/ʃiˈvɑːʒ/; French: /ʃəˈvaʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

A feudal tax or toll imposed on a vassal or a member of a guild.

“The historical records show that the knight paid a significant amount of chevage to the lord each year.”

Synonyms

  • tax
  • toll

Antonyms

  • exemption
  • waiver