scutage (Meaning)
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scutage (n.)
Shield money; commutation of service for a sum of money. See Escuage.
Synonyms & Antonyms of scutage
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scutage Sentence Examples
- During the medieval era, scutage was a feudal payment made to the king in lieu of military service.
- Henry II introduced scutage in England in 1159 to raise funds for his military campaigns.
- Barons and knights could pay scutage to avoid participating in royal armies, allowing them to focus on managing their estates.
- The amount of scutage varied depending on the size of a knight's fief and the extent of the king's military needs.
- Scutage transformed feudal warfare by increasing the flexibility of royal armies and allowing kings to raise larger and more professional forces.
- In the Magna Carta, King John agreed to collect scutage only with the consent of the Great Council.
- Scutage became a regular source of revenue for the English crown, but it also led to tensions between the king and his barons.
- Some knights resented paying scutage, as it represented a financial burden and a loss of independence.
- Over time, scutage declined in importance as new methods of warfare and taxation emerged.
- The final recorded instance of scutage in England occurred in 1327, after which it was replaced by more efficient and equitable forms of taxation.
FAQs About the word scutage
Shield money; commutation of service for a sum of money. See Escuage.
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No antonyms found.
During the medieval era, scutage was a feudal payment made to the king in lieu of military service.
Henry II introduced scutage in England in 1159 to raise funds for his military campaigns.
Barons and knights could pay scutage to avoid participating in royal armies, allowing them to focus on managing their estates.
The amount of scutage varied depending on the size of a knight's fief and the extent of the king's military needs.
