Definitions for scutages

scutages scu·tage

Spelling: [skyoo-tij]
IPA: /ˈskyu tɪdʒ/

Scutages is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 271 anagrams from letters in scutages (acegsstu).

Definitions for scutages

noun

  1. (in the feudal system) a payment exacted by a lord in lieu of military service due to him by the holder of a fee.

Origin of scutages

First recorded in 1425-75; late Middle English word from Medieval Latin word scūtāgium. See scutum, -age

Examples for scutages

scutage or service of the shield, was another compensation in money, instead of personal service against the Scots.

It is clear that he consented to levy the scutage, raised on the whole realm, on ecclesiastical as well as secular property.

The owner of every knight's fee was to pay a sum of money known as scutage (shield-money) in lieu of service.

There are several entries which state that when the scutage is 40s.

This tax was called the scutage, and amounted to three pounds English, or forty Angevin shillings, for each knight's fee.

Barons and knights paid according to their knight's fee a scutage ranging from 10s.

A new scutage, the "scutage of Bedford," was imposed on the realm.

Danegeld and scutage and feudal aids fastened only on the land.

On the institution of 'scutage' there has been much misconception.

For the first and only time in his life he brought to England the mercenaries who were paid with the scutage money.

Word Value for scutages
Scrable

10

Words with friends

13

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