merchet

Meanings

• noun

  A fee or payment, typically in kind, made by a vassal to a lord for the hand of his daughter in marriage.

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Variants

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merch , merches

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Etymology

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From Old French 'merchet', from 'mercer' to sell.

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Trivia

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1. The merchet was a common practice in feudal Europe, and the amount paid varied depending on the social status of the bride and groom.

2. The merchet was not always a fixed amount and could be negotiated between the parties involved.

3. In some cases, the merchet could be waived if the bride brought a substantial dowry.

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Related Concepts

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1. dowry: A collection of property or money brought by a bride to her husband at the time of marriage.

2. vassal: A tenant in feudal Europe who held land directly from the monarch or nobility in exchange for military service.

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Culture

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In medieval Europe, the merchet was a customary payment made by the groom or his family to the bride's father as part of the dowry.

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   - Imagine a medieval marketplace where a groom pays a fee to the father of the bride he wishes to marry.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'merchet' with the concept of a payment or fee, especially in the context of a marriage.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Merchant's fee for the 'M' of Marriage' to memorize the word 'merchet'.

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