quitrent
noun
quit·rent
ˈkwit-ˌrent 
: a fixed rent payable to a feudal superior in commutation of services
specifically
: a fixed rent due from a socage tenant
Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of quitrent was
in the 15th century
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“Quitrent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quitrent. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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