(hist.) a tax levied on the goat owners based on the number of goats.

an extra tax levied on multi-storied buildings.

to appear across or from the side.

a tax levied on the land on which a building is or is proposed to be, built.

to run away; to take to heels.

to reveal the secret.

(said of god, saints etc.) to show one's feet; to manifest oneself in person.

(hist.) a tax paid by smiths for using the anvil.