heriot
heriot · heriots
The return of military equipmentThe return of military equipment.
/ˈhɛɹɪət/
Meaning
3 senses(historical)The return of military equipment.
(historical)A payment made to a lord on the death of a tenant.
(dated)A tribute.
Origin
From Old English hereġeatwa (“military equipment, army gear”).From Old English hereġeatwa (“military equipment, army gear”).
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