Middle English Dictionary Entry
prestātiọ̄n n.
Entry Info
| Forms | prestātiọ̄n n. |
| Etymology | OF prestacïon, prestatïon & L praestātio, -iōnis. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
An impost, tax.
Associated quotations
- (1473) RParl.6.66a : And that no prises, exactions, nor prestations shal be sette uppon their persones or goodes, otherwise then have be sette uppon theym [English subjects]..Wherunto the seid Merchauntes of the Hanze..have assented.