(Small and new customs.) Imposts of 3d. in the pound, due formerly in England from mer-chant strangers only, for all commodities, as well imported as exported. This was usually called the “aliens duty,” and was first granted in 31 Edw. I. 1 Bl. Comm. 314; 4 Inst 29
Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)
