Thirlage – An act of parliament gives to subject superiors the forfeited estates of their vassals: the Earl of Linlithgow being attained, forfeited to the Duke of Hamilton a mill held of his Grace as superior; but the earl having thirled part of his estate, held of the Crown, to this mill, this thirlage was not forfeited to the Duke of Hamilton.
[1720] UKHL Robertson – 274, (1720) Robertson 274
Bailii
Scotland, Land
Updated: 05 January 2022; Ref: scu.553637