English Dictionary

metecorn

名詞

歴史的 不可算名詞

(historical) A quantity of corn formerly given by the lord to his customary tenants, as an encouragement or reward for labour and faithful service.

日本語の意味

封建時代において、領主が労働や忠実な奉仕に対する奨励や報酬として、慣例に基づいて臣下に与えたトウモロコシの一定量

At Michaelmas the steward distributed a metecorn to each customary tenant as a token of thanks for their faithful service.

収穫祭の日、執事は忠実な奉仕へのお礼として、各小作人に慣習的な穀物の贈り物を渡した。

意味（1）

(historical) A quantity of corn formerly given by the lord to his customary tenants, as an encouragement or reward for labour and faithful service.