piccage (Meaning)
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piccage (n.)
Money paid at fairs for leave to break ground for booths.
Synonyms & Antonyms of piccage
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piccage Sentence Examples
- The medieval market demanded a hefty piccage fee for the use of its stalls.
- The piccage collected at the town fair helped fund local festivities.
- The lord imposed a piccage tax on all traders who sold goods in his domain.
- Merchants reluctantly paid the piccage, knowing it was a necessary evil to secure a spot at the lucrative market.
- The piccage system helped regulate the market, preventing overcrowding and ensuring fair competition.
- The piccage fee varied depending on the size of the stall and the value of the goods being sold.
- Some towns provided exemptions from piccage for certain traders, such as farmers selling their own produce.
- The piccage raised by the town contributed significantly to its financial stability.
- The piccage was often collected by designated market officials known as "piccagers."
- In some cases, the piccage rights were leased to private individuals or companies who collected the fees and profited from them.
FAQs About the word piccage
Money paid at fairs for leave to break ground for booths.
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No antonyms found.
The medieval market demanded a hefty piccage fee for the use of its stalls.
The piccage collected at the town fair helped fund local festivities.
The lord imposed a piccage tax on all traders who sold goods in his domain.
Merchants reluctantly paid the piccage, knowing it was a necessary evil to secure a spot at the lucrative market.
