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truage

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈtɹuːɪd͡ʒ/

1

noun

Meaning 1

Tribute, as paid to a ruler or superior.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, obsolete, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A pledge of truth or peace made on payment of a tax.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, obsolete, uncountable

Examples

  • 1523-1525, John Bourchier, 2nd Baron Berners, Froissart's Chronicles For when he hath wonne a countrey, towne, or sygnory, he desyreth nothynge but truage [...]

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History

Etymology

From Old French treuage, from treüd (from Latin tribūtum (“tribute”)) + -age.