Word Study
scutage
CIDE DICTIONARY
scutage, n. [LL. scutagium, from L. scutum a shield.].
Shield money; commutation of service for a sum of money. See Escuage. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
scutage, n. hist. money paid by a feudal landowner instead of personal service.
Etymology
ME f. med.L scutagium f. L scutum shield
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