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Meaning Of Prisage
n.
A right belonging to the crown of England, of taking two
tuns of wine from every ship importing twenty tuns or more, -- one
before and one behind the mast. By charter of Edward I. butlerage was
substituted for this.
n.
The share of merchandise taken as lawful prize at sea
which belongs to the king or admiral.