Query: This is driving me crazy!

[yinshu]

Dear History Nuts on my Flist: Please fill in the blank:

The portion of goods (money, foodstuffs, whatever) perpetually owed by serfs to their expectant lords is called ___________.

(I don't think the word or concept I am looking for is "tax" or "fealty", it's....Ahhh! I can't think of it. Grr...)

Comments

[mistletoeelf]

I trust in the above for rent, however I first thought tithe as well, which is churchy, but could also be otherwise...

but...
I do like Zebras JC! You could be absoultely correct!

do I get a cookie now???

[mpanther]

Of course!

*Gives you a cookie*

[jccohen]

Oh sure, I come up with the answer but she gets a cookie! I see your game!

[mpanther]

She is prettier than you.
I know, I have met her. *grin*

>^..^<
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