manrede

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Middle English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Inherited from Old English manrǣden (homage, service); equivalent to mon +‎ -rede.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈmanrɛːd(ə)/, /ˈmanrɛːdən/, /ˈmɔn-/, /-rɛd-/

Noun[edit]

manrede (uncountable)

  1. Homage; feudal allegiance or dependence.
  2. (rare, Late Middle English) Vassals; the men pledged to a feudal lord.
  3. (rare, Early Middle English) The act of sexual intercourse.

Descendants[edit]

  • English: manred, mandred
  • Middle Scots: manred, manrent

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