serjeanty

noun

Meaning

A form of land ownership under the feudal system, where a family held an estate in exchange for rendering a service to their liege lord.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

ward(English)chivalry(English)knight's fee(English)suit and service(English)honor(English)tenant(English)fief(English)mesne lord(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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