01 n. Formerly, a payment or tribute of arms or military accouterments, or the best beast, or chattel, due to the lord on the death of a tenant; …
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Formerly, a payment or tribute of arms or military accouterments, or the best beast, or chattel, due to the lord on the death of a tenant; in modern use, a customary tribute of goods or chattels to the lord of the fee, paid on the decease of a tenant.(Eng. Law)
Phrases & compounds
Heriot custom —
a heriot depending on usage.
Heriot service —
a heriot due by reservation in a grant or lease of lands.