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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BLACK WARD TENURE, n. (See quot.) Arch.Sc. 1822 Scott F. Nigel ii.:
So that you see, sir, I hold in a sort of black ward tenure, as we call it in our country, being the servant of a servant.

[“When a Vassal holds immediately Ward of the King, and a Subvassal holds Ward of that Vassal' this is called black Ward, or Ward upon Ward” (Sc. 1722 Sir G. Mackenzie Works II. 295).]

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