fuage

[ fyoo-ij ]

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noun

Old English Law.

fumage.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of fuage¹

First recorded in 1755–65

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Example Sentences

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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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Fuad I fub

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