petit sergeanty
noun
pet·it sergeanty
\ˈpet|ē, ˈpet|, |i-\
Definition of petit sergeanty
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
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Origin and Etymology of petit sergeanty
Anglo-French petit serjeanty, literally, small sergeanty
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