tallage

[tal-ij]

tallage Definition

• 1. a tax levied on tenants by their lord or ruler
• 2. to levy such a tax

Using tallage: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tallage" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The king tallaged the peasants heavily.

• Example

  The tallage was imposed on the tenants by the landlord.

• Example

  The tallage was a burden on the poor tenants.

tallage Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tallage

• tax
• levy
• assessment
• imposition

Phrases with tallage

• tallage roll

  a record of tallages paid by tenants to their lord

  Example

  The tallage roll showed that the tenants had paid their taxes.

• tallage court

  a court that dealt with disputes over tallages

  Example

  The tallage court settled the dispute between the tenants and the landlord.

• tallage grant

  a grant of tallage by a lord or ruler

  Example

  The tallage grant was given to the tenants by the king.

Origins of tallage

from Old French 'taillage', meaning 'a cutting'

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Summary: tallage in Brief

'Tallage' [tal-ij] is a noun and verb that refers to a tax levied on tenants by their lord or ruler. It can also mean to levy such a tax. Examples of its usage include 'The king tallaged the peasants heavily.' and 'The tallage was imposed on the tenants by the landlord.' 'Tallage' is often recorded in a 'tallage roll,' and disputes over it are settled in a 'tallage court.'