pernancy

noun

per·​nan·​cy

ˈpərnənsē

plural -es

: a taking or receiving of something (as profits or rents or tithes in kind)

Word History

Etymology

Anglo-French pernance (alteration of Old French prenance, from prendre to take—from Latin prehendere to seize, grasp—+ -ance) + English -y

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