tolsester

tolsester
\\ˈtōlˌsestə(r),  ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ noun (-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from tol toll + sester, a measure, from Old English, from Latin sextarius, from sextus sixth + -arius -ary — more at toll, sext
: a toll paid to the feudal lord by a tenant for liberty to brew and sell ale

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • Tolsester — Tol ses*ter, n. [LL. tolsestrum. Cf. {Toll} a tax.] (O. Eng. Law) A toll or tribute of a sextary of ale, paid to the lords of some manors by their tenants, for liberty to brew and sell ale. Cowell. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • tolsester — tol·ses·ter …   English syllables

  • tollcester — erron. form of tolsester Obs …   Useful english dictionary

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