Note 2 — Chapter I
Reading edition
Socage is probably derived from Saxon soc, “liberty,” “privilege,” “franchise.” Socagers were bound to attend the court of the lord to whose soc or “right” of justice they belonged.
Reading edition
Socage is probably derived from Saxon soc, “liberty,” “privilege,” “franchise.” Socagers were bound to attend the court of the lord to whose soc or “right” of justice they belonged.