agistment

English

Etymology

agist +‎ -ment

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /əˈd͡ʒɪstmənt/

Noun

agistment (countable and uncountable, plural agistments)

The taking in by anyone of other people's livestock to graze at a certain rate.
(historical) The taking and feeding of other people's cattle in the king's forests; the price paid for such a feeding.
A charge or rate against lands.
an agistment of sea banks (i.e. charge for banks or dikes)

Related terms

Translations

taking in of livestock at a certain rate

German: Einstellen n, Pension (de) f

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