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grand serjeanty

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noun

Medieval English Law.

  1. serjeanty in which the tenant rendered services of a personal, honorary nature to the king, as carrying his sword or banner.

Etymology

Origin of grand serjeanty

Middle English graunte sergaunte < Anglo-French

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