What is another word for Burgage?

Pronunciation: [bˈɜːɡɪd͡ʒ] (IPA)

Burgage is a term that is commonly used to refer to land in medieval Europe. This type of land was typically situated within a town or city, and was typically owned by a free burgess. Some synonyms for the term burgage include borough land, town land, and urban land. These terms all refer to the same type of land, but may be used in different contexts. For example, borough land may be used to refer to land that was specifically owned by a borough, while urban land may be used to refer to land that is located within a city. Regardless of the term used, all of these words describe an important type of land in medieval European society.

What are the hypernyms for Burgage?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Burgage

Ranulph, earl of Chester, made grants to his burgesses of Coventry by this charter: "That the aforesaid burgesses and their heirs may well and honorably quietly and in free Burgage hold of me and my heirs as ever in the time of my father and others of my ancestors they have held better more firmly and freer.
"Our Legal Heritage, 4th Ed."
S. A. Reilly
Burgage tenure was not usually decided by assize.
"Our Legal Heritage, 4th Ed."
S. A. Reilly
Nor will we have the custody of such fee farm, socage, or Burgage unless such fee farm owe knight's service.
"Our Legal Heritage, 4th Ed."
S. A. Reilly

Related words: Burgage ownership

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