grand serjeanty
nounMedieval English Law.
serjeanty in which the tenant rendered services of a personal, honorary nature to the king, as carrying his sword or banner.
Origin of grand serjeanty
1Middle English graunte sergaunte<Anglo-French
- Compare petit serjeanty.
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How to use grand serjeanty in a sentence
grand serjeanty is of course included by parity under military service.
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