Note 308 — Book VIII.
John Beames translation
Turbariis. This word is of Saxon origin, and seems to have been used in two senses; first, for the right of taking turf; secondly, for the ground from which the turf itself was taken or dug. (Spelm. Gloss.) The reader will no doubt admire ecclesiastical ingenuity, when he understands, that turbary was comprised under the term lignum, and Tithe consequently claimed in respect of it. (Lyndw. Provinc. p. 100. Annot. ad turvarum.)