An ancient hereditary revenue of the crown, consisting in the right to take a certain quantity from cargoes of wine imported into England. In Edward I.’s reign it was converted into a pecuniary duty called “butlerage.” 2 Steph. Comm. 561.
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An ancient hereditary revenue of the crown, consisting in the right to take a certain quantity from cargoes of wine imported into England. In Edward I.’s reign it was converted into a pecuniary duty called “butlerage.” 2 Steph. Comm. 561.
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