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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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BANNAGE, n. Variant form of bonnage, Bondage. See P.L.D. § 54.Abd. 1787 Aberdeen Jnl. (20 Feb.):
The customs and bannages of the estate will be allowed to the tenant at a very moderate conversion.