pannage Synonyms
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pannage Meaning
pannage (n.)
The food of swine in the woods, as beechnuts, acorns, etc.; -- called also pawns.
A tax paid for the privilege of feeding swine in the woods.
pannage Sentence Examples
- The ancient English tradition of pannage allowed pigs to graze in forests during the fall to feast on fallen acorns.
- Pannage rights were often granted to peasants as a means of providing sustenance during the lean winter months.
- The pannage season typically ran from September to November, when mast (acorns and beechnuts) was abundant.
- Pigs were driven into pannage woods by swineherds and left to roam freely, foraging for food.
- Pannage had ecological benefits, as the pigs' rooting behavior helped disperse tree seeds and reduce fire hazard.
- The quality of the pannage crop varied depending on factors such as weather conditions and the presence of competing livestock.
- Good pannage years meant an ample supply of pork for the community, while poor years could lead to food shortages.
- Pannage declined in the 19th century due to agricultural modernization and changes in land use practices.
- Today, pannage remains a traditional practice in some parts of Europe, particularly in Spain.
- Some modern pig farmers use pannage as a sustainable method of raising pigs and enhancing biodiversity.
FAQs About the word pannage
The food of swine in the woods, as beechnuts, acorns, etc.; -- called also pawns., A tax paid for the privilege of feeding swine in the woods.
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The ancient English tradition of pannage allowed pigs to graze in forests during the fall to feast on fallen acorns.
Pannage rights were often granted to peasants as a means of providing sustenance during the lean winter months.
The pannage season typically ran from September to November, when mast (acorns and beechnuts) was abundant.
Pigs were driven into pannage woods by swineherds and left to roam freely, foraging for food.
