The word is derived from the word for tribute paid by English and Scottish border dwellers to Border Reivers in return for immunity from raids. This tribute was paid in goods or labour (reditus nigri, or "blackmail"): the opposite is blanche firmes or reditus albi, or "white rent" (denoting payment by silver).
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^^ should know that roachie will soon be getting his own blog
^^ doesn't know who roachie is, but does know who the Kulash is.
(lol, I wonder if that was too confusing)
(lol, I wonder if that was too confusing)
How did you know that? I have only told 2 people and my family. Oh wait, I think you think something else.
The word is derived from the word for tribute paid by English and Scottish border dwellers to Border Reivers in return for immunity from raids. This tribute was paid in goods or labour (reditus nigri, or "blackmail"): the opposite is blanche firmes or reditus albi, or "white rent" (denoting payment by silver).
^^ are both on differnt time zones than me and it saddens me. (It's only 9 pm here)