roture

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roture, n. [F.].

The condition of being a roturier. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
A feudal tenure of lands by one who has no privileges of nobility, but is permitted to discharge all his obligations to his feudal lord or superior by a payment of rent in money or kind and without rendering any personal services. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

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