Definition of Bordage

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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Bordage
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    A feudal tenure by which one held a cottage.

  • Bordage
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    In old English law. A species of base tenure, by which certain lands (termed "bord lands,") were anciently held in England, the tenants being termed "bordarii;" the service was that of keeping the lord in small provisions.