teindable

/tɛɪndəbəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

Capable of being subjected to a teind or a payment in kind to the landlord, typically one-tenth of the produce of the land.

“The lord’s estate was teindable, and he collected one-tenth of the crops as rent.”

2. noun

A payment in kind to the landlord, typically one-tenth of the produce of the land.

“The villagers were required to pay a teind to the lord of the manor each year.”

Synonyms

  • liable
  • taxable

Antonyms

  • exempt
  • tax-free