Burgage | n. [ From Burg: cf. F. bourgage, LL. burgagium. ] (Eng. Law) A tenure by which houses or lands are held of the king or other lord of a borough or city; at a certain yearly rent, or by services relating to trade or handicraft. Burrill. [ 1913 Webster ] |
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burbage | (n) English actor who was the first to play the leading role in several of Shakespeare's tragedies (1567-1619), Syn. Richard Burbage |