agistment en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /əˈd͡ʒɪstmənt/
Etymology
Etymology tree English agist Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English agistment From agist + -ment.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The taking in by anyone of other people's livestock to graze at a certain rate.
- (countable, historical, uncountable) The taking and feeding of other people's cattle in the king's forests; the price paid for such a feeding.
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(countable, uncountable) A charge or rate against lands.
an agistment of sea banks (i.e. charge for banks or dikes)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| agistments | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (2)
de Einstellen (taking in of livestock at a certain rate) · de Pension (taking in of livestock at a certain rate)