Obs. [f. BROWSE v. + -AGE.]
1. The browsing of cattle; concr. that on which they browse.
1610. W. Folkingham, Art of Survey, I. viii. 16. Grasse and plants fit for broouage, and browsage of sheepe.
1688. R. Holme, Armoury, III. 333/2. Broovage or Browsage is feeding of Sheep and Goats.
2. The right of browsing.
1611. Cotgr., Fresauge, one hog, or more, due vnto the Maister of the waters, and forrests of Aubigny (and elsewhere) by the farmers of the Mastage and brousage thereof.
