heriot|heriots in English

noun

fee paid to a feudal lord upon the death of a servant (English Law)

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1. 26 June 1532: Instrument of sasine following on precept from chancery, 22 June (1532) in favour of James Heriot, NEPHEW and heir of deceased Andrew Heriot of Trabroun, in lands of Trabroun, in Bailiery of Lawderdaill, sheriffdom of Berwik

2. ↑ CountryCode GB, RepCode 234, Repository National Archives of Scotland, Reference GD157/383, Title Special retour in favour of James Heriot, as heir of deceased Andrew Heriot of Trabroun, his grandfather, in lands of Trabroun in Bailiery …

3. Heriot (“Achaian”).3 For two years, Holland and Leemon, together comprising 80% of the Interests, managed Omniglow’s business with Achaian taking a passive role as an investor

4. The Dark House "Now, Lucas, dear boy," said Heriot genially, "tell this old Cockalorum who you saw off on a steamer for South America."

5. Extract from : « The Life of Daniel De Foe » by George Chalmers; When it was done, she posted a note to Heriot, Acquainting him with her intention

6. "The Castrati in opera" was published in 1956 by the British writer Angus Heriot, who based his research on the earlier works of Franz Habock, author of the 500p

7. Often a sword was issued by a lord to his retainers along with other equipment and even horses, together known as a heriot, repaid if the retainer died before his lord.

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