Agistment
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈd͡ʒɪstmənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Agistment is a noun meaning The taking in by anyone of other people's livestock to graze at a certain rate.
Meaning
The taking in by anyone of other people's livestock to graze at a certain rate.
More Meanings
- A charge or rate against lands.
- (historical) The taking and feeding of other people's cattle in the king's forests; the price paid for such a feeding.
Example Sentences
an agistment of sea banks (i.e. charge for banks or dikes)
Word Forms
- agistments
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tithe, grazing, graze, eatage, pasturage, raik.
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