heriot

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English

Etymology

From Old English hereġeatwa.

Pronunciation

Noun

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heriot (plural heriots)

  1. (obsolete) The return of military equipment.
  2. (archaic) A payment made to a lord on the death of a tenant.
    Synonym: herezeld
  3. (dated) A tribute.

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