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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Pannage \Pan"nage\, n. [OF. pasnage, LL. pasnadium,
   pastinaticum, fr. pastionare to feed on mast, as swine, fr.
   L. pastio a pasturing, grazing. See Pastor.] (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.
       [1913 Webster]