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(1):
(n.) The share of merchandise taken as lawful prize at sea which belongs to the king or admiral.
(2):
(n.) A right belonging to the crown of England, of taking two tuns of wine from every ship importing twenty tuns or more, -- one before and one behind the mast. By charter of Edward I. butlerage was substituted for this.