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GRAND AND PETTY SERJEANTY

\ɡɹˈand and pˈɛti sˈɜːd͡ʒiːnti], \ɡɹˈand and pˈɛti sˈɜːd‍ʒiːnti], \ɡ_ɹ_ˈa_n_d a_n_d p_ˈɛ_t_i s_ˈɜː_dʒ_iː_n_t_i]\

Definitions of GRAND AND PETTY SERJEANTY

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases

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Feudal tenures, that of Grand S. being when a tenant holds land of the king by service, as in war, to be performed in his own person; Petty S. being where the owner has to provide some small thing, as a sword or spear, etc.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

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