Meaning of gersum | Babel Free

Definitions

A lump sum paid by individuals who take a lease of landed property in England.

historical

Examples

“[…]but now it paieth ſeauentie pounds by weight to the King, and an hundred ſhillings for a *Gerſume to the Queene;”

“Otherwise, the gersum was in ready money, and the bulk of the rent in uncoined silver.”

“In the latter sample, there are two joint grants, plus one made with the wife's consent. In two more , a gersum rendered to the wife is sole evidence of her participation.”

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