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stent2

Pronunciation: /stɛnt/
historical, chiefly Scottish
Definition of stent

noun

  • an assessment of property made for purposes of taxation: [as modifier]:it was recorded in the stent book
  • the amount or value assessed; a tax: the next stent is to pay 5 sterling to Allexr

verb

[with object]
  • assess and charge (a person or a community) for purposes of taxation: stent the Parish of Kildaltan in the ascertained sum

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French estente 'valuation', related to Anglo-Norman French extente (see extent)

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