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drengage

noun
dren·gage | \ˈdreŋ(g)ij\
plural -s

Definition of drengage 

old English law

: the tenure or service of a dreng

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History and Etymology for drengage

Medieval Latin drengagium, from Middle English dreng + Medieval Latin -agium -age (from Old French -age)

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