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The Adobe Flash Player is required in order to view this content. You can get it here: heriotOne entry found. Main Entry: her·i·ot Pronunciation: \ˈher-ē-ət\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English heregeatwe, plural, military equipment, from here army (akin to Old High German heri army) + geatwe equipment — more at harry Date: before 12th century : a feudal duty or tribute due under English law to a lord on the death of a tenant 
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