"penny mail" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} penny mail
  1. (Scotland, historical) Rent in money, not in kind. Tags: Scotland, historical
    Sense id: en-penny_mail-en-noun-SNYjuedC Categories (other): Scottish English
  2. (Scotland, historical) A small sum paid to the superior of land. Tags: Scotland, historical
    Sense id: en-penny_mail-en-noun-W1-sm0a4 Categories (other): Scottish English

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