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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The taking in by anyone of other people's livestock to graze at a certain rate. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   The taking and feeding of other people's cattle in the king's forests; the price paid for such a feeding. countable, historical, uncountable
3. 3
   A charge or rate against lands. countable, uncountable

   "an agistment of sea banks (i.e. charge for banks or dikes)"

Example

More examples

"an agistment of sea banks (i.e. charge for banks or dikes)"

Etymology

From agist + -ment.

Related phrases

take in

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