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METAYER SYSTEM
A system of agricultural holdings, under which the land is divided, in small farms, among single families, the landlord generally supplying the stock which the agricultural system of the country is considered to require, and receiving, in lieu of rent and profit, a fixed proportion of the produce. This proportion, which is generally paid in kind, is usually one-half. 1 Mill, … [Read more...] about METAYER SYSTEM
METECORN
A measure or portion of corn, given by a lord to customary tenants as a reward and encouragement for labor. Cowell. … [Read more...] about METECORN
METEGAVEL
A tribute or rent paid in victuals. Cowell … [Read more...] about METEGAVEL
MESS BRIEF
In Danish sea law. One of a ship's papers; a certificate of admeasurement granted at the home port of a vessel by the government or by some other competent authority. Jac. Sea Laws, 51. … [Read more...] about MESS BRIEF