CASTLE-GUARD


Meaning of CASTLE-GUARD in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ noun

1. : a feudal knight service of the tenant to defend the lord's castle ; also : the tenure of such service

2. : a tax or charge now mostly fallen into desuetude that was originally imposed in lieu of castle-guard

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