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What is "chevage"

The Collaborative International Dictionary
chevage

Chiefage \Chief"age\ (-[asl]j), n. [OF. chevage, fr. chief head. See Chief.] A tribute by the head; a capitation tax. [Written also chevage and chivage.] [Obs.]

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chevage

n. A capitation tax; an equal tax or tribute per person.