Note 429 — Chapter XVIII · THE GREAT CHARTER
Reading edition
Scutage (from scutum, shield) was payment made to the king by persons who owed military service but preferred to give money instead. Scutage levied by John had been excessively heavy.
Reading edition
Scutage (from scutum, shield) was payment made to the king by persons who owed military service but preferred to give money instead. Scutage levied by John had been excessively heavy.