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HERIOT

(noun)
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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Heriot.

Heriot - as a noun

The return of military equipment

A payment made to a lord on the death of a tenant

A tribute

Example Sentences

"In medieval England, a heriot was a payment made to a lord upon the death of a tenant."
"The heriot typically consisted of the best horse or other valuable livestock."
"The heriot was seen as a way for the lord to claim the deceased tenant's best animals."
"The heriot was often a source of conflict between lords and their tenants."
"There were strict rules and customs surrounding the payment of heriots."
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Word Game Points

Is HERIOT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, heriot is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HERIOT has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is HERIOT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, heriot is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HERIOT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is HERIOT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, heriot is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HERIOT has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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