fuage

[ fyoo-ij ]

noun

Old English Law.

1. fumage.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fuage¹

First recorded in 1755–65

Example Sentences

As early as the conquest mention is made in domesday book of fumage or fuage, vulgarly called smoke farthings; which were paid by custom to the king for every chimney in the house.

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