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Term: VEAL-MONEY
Definition: VEAL-MONEY is a type of rent that used to be paid by tenants of the manor of Bradford in Wiltshire, England. Instead of paying with veal, which is a type of meat, the tenants paid their rent in money. This happened a long time ago and is not used anymore.
Definition: Veal-money is the yearly payment made by tenants of the Bradford manor in Wiltshire, England, instead of giving veal as rent.
Example: In the past, tenants of the Bradford manor used to give veal as rent to their landlords. However, this practice was replaced by veal-money, which is a fixed amount of money paid annually instead of the actual veal.
Explanation: Veal-money was a historical practice in England where tenants paid their rent in the form of veal. However, as time passed, this practice became inconvenient and was replaced by a fixed amount of money paid annually. This allowed for easier transactions and a more stable economy. The example illustrates how veal-money was a replacement for the traditional practice of paying rent with veal.