thirlage en · NOUN
Etymology
An alteration of earlier thrallage. By surface analysis, thrall + -age.
Meanings
- (Scotland, countable, historical, uncountable) The right of the owner of a mill to compel tenants to bring all their grain to that mill for milling.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| thralage | alternative | lexicographic | |
| thrallage | alternative | lexicographic | |
| thirlages | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| thrillage | alternative | lexicographic |