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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