- manrent
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Manrent — refers to a Scottish mid 15th century to the early 17th century type of contract, usually military in nature and involving Scottish clans. The bond of manrent was commonly an instrument in which a weaker man or clan pledged to serve, in return… … Wikipedia
manrent — ˈmanˌrent noun Etymology: Middle English (Scots), alteration of manred, manreden, from Old English manrǣden, from man + rǣden condition more at man, kindred archaic : homage usually used in the phrases bond of manrent or band of manrent … Useful english dictionary
Manrent — Manred Man red, Manrent Man rent , n. Homage or service rendered to a superior, as to a lord; vassalage. [Obs. or Scots Law] Jamieson. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
manrent — A vassal s bond or promise of fidelity and service in return for the protection he is to receive from his lord … Ballentine's law dictionary
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