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1. n. In old English and in Scots law, a fine paid to the lord of the soil by a tenant upon the marriage of one the tenant's daughters. Source: opted
2. In old English and in Scots law, a fine paid to the lord of the soil by a tenant upon the marriage of one the tenant's daughters. Source: webster

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daughters english fine law lord marriage old paid scots soil tenant upon

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