gersum
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Definition of gersum
1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included
noun
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(historical)A lump sum paid by individuals who take a lease of landed property in England.
“[…]but now it paieth ſeauentie pounds by weight to the King, and an hundred ſhillings for a *Gerſume to the Queene;”
“Otherwise, the gersum was in ready money, and the bulk of the rent in uncoined silver.”
“In the latter sample, there are two joint grants, plus one made with the wife's consent. In two more , a gersum rendered to the wife is sole evidence of her participation.”
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Etymology
From Middle English gersom, gersum, from Old English gærsum, gersum, gærsuma, from Old Norse gersemi, gørsemi (“treasure”), from gerr, gǫrr (“ready”) + -semi (“-ness”), with the ending assimilated to native -sum. Compare garrison.
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