What is another word for socage?

Pronunciation: [sˈɒke͡ɪd͡ʒ] (IPA)

Socage refers to a type of feudal tenure in which the tenant owes certain services to their lord. Synonyms for socage could include: feudalism, fiefdom, manorialism, vassalage, or serfdom. Each of these words is associated with the medieval system of land ownership and servitude. Feudalism and fiefdom both refer to the hierarchical relationships between lords and vassals, while manorialism emphasizes the economic and social structure of medieval society. Vassalage and serfdom both imply a subservient relationship between the tenant and their lord, with varying degrees of freedom and obligation. While less commonly used in modern language, these synonyms reflect the cultural and historical context of socage.

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What are the hypernyms for Socage?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Socage?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for socage (as nouns)

Usage examples for Socage

He took care that all socage service should be duly rendered, or that money, which went towards paying for tools and materials, should be paid in lieu of it.
"The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes"
Tomás de Comyn Fedor Jagor Rudolf Ludwig Carl Virchow Charles Wilkes
The money paid in lieu of socage service, which ought to be applied to the wants of the province in which the socage is due, is forwarded to Manila.
"The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes"
Tomás de Comyn Fedor Jagor Rudolf Ludwig Carl Virchow Charles Wilkes
Baltimore by his charter was made even more independent of the king of England than the bishop, for neither he nor his province had any taxes to pay into the British treasury, and he held his territory in free and common socage by the delivery of two Indian arrows yearly at the palace of Windsor and a promise of the fifth part of all gold and silver mined.
"England in America, 1580-1652"
Lyon Gardiner Tyler

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