How Do You Spell TALLAGE?

Pronunciation: [tˈalɪd͡ʒ] (IPA)

Tallage is spelled [tal-ij] in IPA phonetic transcription. The word is derived from the Old French word "taillage," which means a tax or tribute. The spelling is unusual due to the unusual combination of letters used to represent the sounds. The "a" is pronounced as a short "o" and the double "l" represents a soft "j" sound. This spelling is specific to the English language and differs from the spelling in other languages where the word is used.

TALLAGE Meaning and Definition

1. Tallage is a term used in historical context, particularly in feudal societies, to describe a form of taxation imposed by a lord or monarch upon his subjects or vassals. The word originates from the Old French term "taillage," meaning "to cut" or "to slash," reflecting the harsh nature of this type of tax.

   In essence, tallage involved the imposition of a direct and arbitrary tax that was not standardized or subject to fixed rates, making it highly discretionary and often oppressive. The lord or ruler would assess and collect tallage based on his judgment of the economic capacity of the individuals or communities being taxed. This often resulted in excessive and exploitative tax burdens that were difficult for the affected parties to predict or plan for.

   Tallage was commonly levied on both individuals and territories, serving as a means for lords and monarchs to extract revenue from their subjects for various purposes, such as financing wars or funding their luxurious lifestyles. Due to its discretionary nature, tallage was often resented by the taxed population and could contribute to social unrest or even rebellion.

   Over time, as centralized governments and more structured taxation systems evolved, tallage waned in importance and eventually disappeared as a formal method of taxation. Its historical significance lies in its embodiment of medieval feudalism and the autocratic power wielded by lords or monarchs over their subjects.

2. An impost; excise.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for TALLAGE

• tollage
• talage
• rallage
• 6allage
• 5allage
• tzllage
• tsllage
• twllage
• tqllage
• taplage
• talpage
• taloage
• tallzge
• tallsge
• tallwge
• tallqge
• tallafe
• tallave
• tallabe
• tallahe

Etymology of TALLAGE

The word "tallage" derives from the Old French term "taillage", which means "an act of cutting or pruning". It ultimately traces back to the Latin word "taliare", which means "to cut". In medieval England, tallage referred to a levy or tax imposed on subjects by a lord or ruler. It was often seen as a form of arbitrary taxation, leading to resentment among those who had to pay it.

Conjugate verb Tallage

CONDITIONAL

I would tallage

you would tallage

he/she/it would tallage

we would tallage

they would tallage

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be tallaging

you would be tallaging

he/she/it would be tallaging

we would be tallaging

they would be tallaging

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have tallage

you would have tallage

he/she/it would have tallage

we would have tallage

they would have tallage

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been tallaging

you would have been tallaging

he/she/it would have been tallaging

we would have been tallaging

they would have been tallaging

FUTURE

I will tallage

you will tallage

he/she/it will tallage

we will tallage

they will tallage

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be tallaging

you will be tallaging

he/she/it will be tallaging

we will be tallaging

they will be tallaging

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have tallaged

you will have tallaged

he/she/it will have tallaged

we will have tallaged

they will have tallaged

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been tallaging

you will have been tallaging

he/she/it will have been tallaging

we will have been tallaging

they will have been tallaging

IMPERATIVE

you tallage

we let´s tallage

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to tallage

PAST

I tallaged

you tallaged

he/she/it tallaged

we tallaged

they tallaged

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was tallaging

you were tallaging

he/she/it was tallaging

we were tallaging

they were tallaging

PAST PARTICIPLE

tallaged

PAST PERFECT

I had tallaged

you had tallaged

he/she/it had tallaged

we had tallaged

they had tallaged

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been tallaging

you had been tallaging

he/she/it had been tallaging

we had been tallaging

they had been tallaging

PRESENT

I tallage

you tallage

he/she/it tallages

we tallage

they tallage

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am tallaging

you are tallaging

he/she/it is tallaging

we are tallaging

they are tallaging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

tallaging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have tallaged

you have tallaged

he/she/it has tallaged

we have tallaged

they have tallaged

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been tallaging

you have been tallaging

he/she/it has been tallaging

we have been tallaging

they have been tallaging