conveth
noun
con·veth
\ˈkänˌveth\
Definition of conveth
-s
: a burden upon land under the Scottish tribal chiefs originally of a night's entertainment of the chief and his followers
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Origin and Etymology of conveth
Medieval Latin conveth, cuneveth, of Celtic origin; akin to Middle Irish connmedh quarterage, billeting — more at coynye
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