(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:43:50

Rip"tow*el (?), n. [AS. rip. harvest + a word of uncertain etymology.] Feud.Law

A gratuity given to tenants after they had reaped their lord's corn.

[Obs.]

 

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