Gersum

Quick meaning: Gersum is a noun meaning (law, historical) A lump sum paid by individuals who take a lease of landed property in England.

Meaning

(law, historical) A lump sum paid by individuals who take a lease of landed property in England.

Example Sentences

Otherwise, the gersum was in ready money, and the bulk of the rent in uncoined silver.

[…]but now it paieth ſeauentie pounds by weight to the King, and an hundred ſhillings for a *Gerſume to the Queene;

In the latter sample, there are two joint grants, plus one made with the wife's consent. In two more , a gersum rendered to the wife is sole evidence of her participation.

Word Forms

• gersums

Related Words

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