"tolsester" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈtoʊlsɛstə(ɹ)/
Etymology: From Latin tolsestrum. Compare toll (“a tax”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|tolsestrum}} Latin tolsestrum Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} tolsester (uncountable)
  1. (law, UK, obsolete) A toll or tribute of a sextary of ale, paid to the lords of some manors by their tenants in exchange for permission to brew and sell ale. Tags: UK, obsolete, uncountable Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-tolsester-en-noun-i~mF0dH2 Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: law
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          "sextary",
          "sextary"
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          "ale",
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        ],
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          "lord",
          "lord"
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