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Burgage (noun) means (law, historical) A way of holding land in an English or Scottish town from the king or local lord, paid for with rent or minor duties rather than military service.

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(law, historical) A way of holding land in an English or Scottish town from the king or local lord, paid for with rent or minor duties rather than military service.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Inherited from Middle English burgage, which came from Old French bourgage and Medieval Latin burgāgium; equivalent to burg plus -age.

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"burgage" (noun) means (law, historical) A way of holding land in an English or Scottish town from the king or local lord, paid for with rent or minor duties rather than military service.