Lleni

Lleni is a historical term that historically referred to a specific type of land tenure or a type of rent, particularly within the context of feudal or manorial systems. The exact meaning and application of lleni could vary significantly depending on the region and the specific period in time. Generally, it denoted a payment or service owed by a tenant to a lord. This payment could be in the form of money, goods, or labor.

In some instances, lleni might describe a fixed or customary rent that was tied to the land itself. This rent was often established at the beginning of a tenancy and remained relatively constant. In other contexts, lleni could refer to a more variable or arbitrary charge levied by the lord, sometimes in addition to regular rent, and could be triggered by specific events or demands. Understanding lleni often requires examining the legal and economic records of a particular estate or region to discern its precise nature. The term highlights the complex and often personalized relationships between landowners and those who worked the land in pre-modern societies.