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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