Category:Pannage

Pan"nage, n. Etym: [of. pasnage, ll. pasnadium, pastinaticum, fr. Pastionare to feed on mast, as swine, fr. L. pastio a pasturing, Grazing. See pastor.] (o. Eng. Law) (a) the food of swine in the woods, as beechnuts, acorns, etc.; -- Called also pawns. (b) a tax paid for the privilege of feeding swine in the woods.