MANRED

Etymology 1

Noun

manred (countable and uncountable, plural manreds)

(UK dialectal or obsolete) Homage.

(UK dialectal or obsolete) Vassals collectively; the supply of men a lord can call upon in time of warfare.

(UK dialectal or obsolete) The position of leader among fighting men; the conduct (of an army).

(rare, UK dialectal or obsolete) Carnal intercourse.

(UK dialectal, Scotland) The solemn undertaking to be one's faithful supporter, and the obligation so constituted.

Etymology 2

Noun

manred (uncountable)

(mythology) primal substance of the Universe

Anagrams

• Erdman, Marden, Menard, Redman, damner, mander, mrenda, red man, redman, remand

Source: Wiktionary


Man"red, Man"rent`, n.

Definition: Homage or service rendered to a superior, as to a lord; vassalage. [Obs. or Scots Law] Jamieson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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