Hidage

In old English law. A tax levied, in emergencies, on every hide of land; the exemption from such tax. Bracton, lib. 2, c. 56. It was payable sometimes in money, sometimes in ships or military equipments; e. g., in the year 994, when the Danes landed in England, every three hundred hides furnished a ship to king Ethelred, and every eight hides one pack and one saddle. Jacob.

liy dage, Hidaginm, /. I.

In old English law. An extraordinary tax payable to the king for every hide of land; an exemption therefrom.

An extraordinary tax formerly payable to the crown for every hide of land. This taxation was levied, not in money, but provision of armor, ete. Cowell.