shaveryn.
/ˈʃeɪvəri/ Subjection to the necessity of being shaved (literal and figurative). There is no evidence of continuity of use between the examples given here.Quot. 1549 refers to the avaricious oppression of tenants.
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the mind > possession > taking > extortion > [noun] > instance of
shavery1549
rack rent1605
shave1834
touch1896
shakedown1902
hold-up1908
milking1936
the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > beautification of the person > beautification of the hair > [noun] > cutting or shaving > subjection to being shaved
shavery1838
1549 H. Latimer 1st Serm. before Kynges Grace sig. Diiiiv All suche procedynges..do intend plainly, to make the yomanry slauery, and the Cleargie shauery.
1838 R. Southey Doctor V. 200 Oh pitiable condition of human kind! One colour is born to slavery abroad, and one sex to shavery at home!
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