English Explanatory Dictionary

maritage

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The right of the lord of the fee to dispose of the heiress, later also of the male heir, in marriage.
  2. The property bought by the couple upon their marriage under the feudal customs.
  3. The fine paid by the vassal to the feudal lord for failing to follow his maritage decision.

Word forms

maritage maritages maritagium

Etymology

From Medieval Latin marītāgium. Doublet of marriage.

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