manrent Synonyms
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manrent Meaning
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manrent (n.)
Homage or service rendered to a superior, as to a lord; vassalage.
manrent Sentence Examples
- The clan members vowed manrent to their chieftain, pledging their loyalty in war and peace.
- The manrent agreement bound the vassal to serve the lord until death.
- The Earl granted manrent to his followers, ensuring their military support.
- The Laird's manrent ensured that his lands were defended against invaders.
- The manrent ceremony involved a solemn oath of fidelity and a symbolic exchange of weapons.
- The breakdown of manrent led to widespread anarchy and violence.
- The Crown sought to abolish manrent, viewing it as a threat to its authority.
- Despite its legal suppression, manrent continued to be practiced in some areas.
- The manrent system played a significant role in shaping the social and political landscape of Scotland.
- Historians debate the extent to which manrent contributed to the stability or instability of medieval society.
FAQs About the word manrent
Homage or service rendered to a superior, as to a lord; vassalage.
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The clan members vowed manrent to their chieftain, pledging their loyalty in war and peace.
The manrent agreement bound the vassal to serve the lord until death.
The Earl granted manrent to his followers, ensuring their military support.
The Laird's manrent ensured that his lands were defended against invaders.
