petit sergeanty
noun
pet·it sergeanty
ˈpet|ē,
ˈpet|,
|i-
1
: the rendering of an implement of war (as a bow, sword, lance) annually to the king in accordance with English feudal law
2
: the right to or the duty of petit sergeanty
Word History
Etymology
Anglo-French petit serjeanty, literally, small sergeanty
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- the Stone Age
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