knight service
"Knight service" was a crucial aspect of the feudal system in medieval Europe, where knights provided military and other services in exchange for land.
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Definition
C1Feudal System
(historical, legal)A form of land tenure where a knight provided military service to a lord in exchange for land.
Example
- Under the system of knight service, Sir Geoffrey was obligated to serve his lord in battle for 40 days each year.
C1Medieval Europe
(historical)The duties and responsibilities, including military service, that a knight owed to his lord as a condition of holding land.
Example
- Knight service often required knights to guard royal castles and pay various fees to their overlords.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "knight service":
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