A sum of money paid by villeins to their lords in acknowledgment of their bondage. Chevage seems also to have been used for a sum of money yearly given to a man of power for his countenance and protection as a chief or leader. Termes de la Ley; Cowell. … [Read more...] about CHEVAGE
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CHIEF MAGISTRATE
The head of the executive department of government of a nation state or municipal corporation. … [Read more...] about CHIEF MAGISTRATE
CHIMINAGE
A toll for passing on a way through a forest; called in the civil law "pedagium." Cowell. … [Read more...] about CHIMINAGE
CHEVANTIA
In old records. A loan or advance of money upon credit Cowell. … [Read more...] about CHEVANTIA
CHIEFRIE
In feudal law. A small rent paid to the lord paramount … [Read more...] about CHIEFRIE