fuage
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fuage
First recorded in 1755–65
Example Sentences
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As early as the conquest mention is made in domesday book of fumage or fuage, vulgarly called smoke farthings; which were paid by custom to the king for every chimney in the house.
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