hearth tax en · NOUN
Meanings
- (historical) Any of several taxes levied in medieval Europe based on the number of hearths (fireplaces) in a property or community.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hearth taxes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
hearth-penny · fumage · hearth money
Translations (4)
gl fumaxe (tax based on the number of hearths) · es fogaje (tax based on the number of hearths) · pt fogal (tax based on the number of hearths) · it focatico (tax based on the number of hearths)