quitrent

English

noun
Definitions
  • A rent reserved in grants of land, by the payment of which the tenant is quit (absolved) from other service.

Etymology

Compound from English quit (small passerine bird) + English rent (a profit).

Origin

English

rent

Gloss

a profit

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