heriot Meaning & Definition
What Does Heriot Mean?
As a noun, heriot means The return of military equipment. It is also used to mean A payment made to a lord on the death of a tenant. As a verb, it means To pay the heriot on (a piece of real estate) after the death of the previous tenant (such as one's parent, uncle, aunt, or grandparent).
Heriot in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhɛɹɪət/ |
| Plural | heriots |
| Verb forms | heriots, herioting, herioted |
Heriot Definition (Noun)
- The return of military equipment.
- A payment made to a lord on the death of a tenant.
- A tribute.
Heriot as a Verb
- To pay the heriot on (a piece of real estate) after the death of the previous tenant (such as one's parent, uncle, aunt, or grandparent).
Synonyms of Heriot
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Heriot synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
heriot (plural heriots)
heriot (third-person singular simple present heriots, present participle herioting, simple past and past participle herioted)
Words That Rhyme With Heriot
Origin of Heriot
Origin 1: From Old English hereġeatwa (“military equipment, army gear”).
Origin 2: Per Etymonline: "An Anglo-Saxon service of weapons, loaned by the lord to his retainer and repayable to him upon the retainer's death; sense transferred by 13c. to a feudal due upon the death of a tenant, payable to his lord in beasts."
Heriot: Your Questions Answered
Is heriot a noun or a verb?
Heriot is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of heriot?
The plural of heriot is heriots.
What is the past tense of heriot?
The past tense of heriot is herioted. The present participle is herioting.