OF. pasnage, LL. pasnadium, pastinaticum, fr. pastionare to feed on mast, as swine, fr. L. pastio a pasturing, grazing. See Pastor.
Definitions
(O. Eng. Law)(a)The food of swine in the woods, as beechnuts, acorns, etc.; -- called also pawns.(b)A tax paid for the privilege of feeding swine in the woods.