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Term: nonagium
Definition: Nonagium is a historical term that refers to the ninth part of a person's belongings that were given to the parish clergy for religious purposes. It was also known as nonage.
Nonagium is a term used in history to describe the ninth part of a deceased person's personal property. This portion was sometimes paid to the parish clergy for religious purposes.
These examples show how the nonagium was a portion of a person's estate that was designated for religious purposes. It was a way for people to support their local church and community even after they had died.