(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:27:51

Chief"age (?), n. [OF. chevage, fr. chief head. See Chief.]

A tribute by the head; a capitation tax.

[Written also chevage and chivage.] [Obs.]

 

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