HERIOT


Meaning of HERIOT in English

[ 'hɛrɪət ]

■ noun historical a tribute paid to a lord on the death of a tenant, originally the return of borrowed military equipment.

Origin

OE heregeatwa , from here 'army' + geatwa 'trappings'.

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