Servitum Debitum

Servitum Debitum
   This was the military service a vassal owed his lord for the use of the lord's land. The vassal had to serve a certain number of days each year (usually forty) plus supply men-at-arms and equipment (weapons, etcetera.). See Vassal.

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  • Servitum debitum — The military service owed by a vassal for the knight’s fee received for the use of land, generally forty days service for themselves and a specified number of men at arms. In most cases, their equipment was also specified …   Medieval glossary

  • Vassal —    In the Middle Ages, a Vassal was a free man who offered his services to a lord in exchange for protection. This provided a type of stability that helped society grow.    See Servitum Debitum …   The writer's dictionary of science fiction, fantasy, horror and mythology

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