maritage
English
Etymology
From Medieval Latin marītāgium
Noun
maritage (countable and uncountable, plural maritages)(obsolete, feudal law)
- The right of the feudal lords to arrange and dispose of marriages of their vassals.
- The property bought by the couple upon their marriage under the feudal customs.
- The fine paid by the vassal to the feudal lord for failing to follow his maritage decision.
Anagrams
- Armitage, gematria