A payment made to the bailie upon giving up possession of burghal property. Cf. in-toll, n.

Chiefly Scottish. A premium or fine paid to a feudal superior on entering upon a holding.

tr. medieval Latin gersuma, ad. Middle English gersum, n.

Law. A sum of money paid by a tenant on the commencement of a tenancy in order that his or her rent may be small or nominal. Obsolete.

an (illegal) payment made to a landlord, agent, or tenant, for the right to rent a property.

A payment made to the bailie upon entering into possession of burghal property. Cf. in-penny, n.

The sum paid by a tenant or purchaser for fixtures, etc., on taking over business or other premises.