Definitions

1. noun

an arrangement by which a lord of a manor or a town would provide for the upkeep or repair of its walls and fortifications by imposing a tax on the residents.

“The town’s murage had been in place for over a century, and it helped maintain its historic fortifications.”

2. noun

a fixed charge or tax levied by a lord of a manor or a town for the upkeep or repair of its walls and fortifications.

“The murage was a significant expense for the townspeople, but it helped keep their community safe.”