manrede

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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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

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  • English: manred, mandred (obsolete)
  • Middle Scots: manred, manrent

References

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