Definition
peages
noun
- Plural of peage; historical tolls or taxes levied on goods passing through a territory or crossing a bridge or road.
Usage: archaic; historical; primarily used in medieval European contexts
Examples
- Medieval merchants had to pay peages at various checkpoints along the trade routes.
- The lord collected peages from travelers crossing the bridge over the river.
- Peages were a common source of revenue for feudal lords in medieval France.
- Disputes over peages often arose between competing regional authorities.