1protection, defence:
( c.1170;
MS: s.xiiiex ) Sire [...], Deus vus seit tensement!
1376
( 1212;
MS: 1212-13 ) Car la chapele ert garison, Refui, remeide e tensement De lor vies a meinte gent
1775
2taxprotection-money, tribute paid to a lord in return for protection:
( c.1170;
MS: s.xiiiex ) Tiel treu t'en rendrai e [i]tiel tensement
1636