drengage

noun

dren·​gage

ˈdreŋ(g)ij

plural -s

old English law

: the tenure or service of a dreng

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin drengagium, from Middle English dreng + Medieval Latin -agium -age (from Old French -age)

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