conveth

noun

con·​veth

ˈkänˌveth

plural -s

: a burden upon land under the Scottish tribal chiefs originally of a night's entertainment of the chief and his followers

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin conveth, cuneveth, of Celtic origin; akin to Middle Irish connmedh quarterage, billeting

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