heriot

English

Etymology

From Old English hereġeatwa.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈhɛɹɪət/

Noun

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.

Anagrams

• therio-