Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SKYLD, n. A rent paid in Ork. for lands belonging to the Earldom in property or as a feu-duty for lands feudalised (Ork. 1825 Jam.). Hist.Ork. 1814 J. Shirreff Agric. Ork. 30:
The small part held upon feudal tenure was subjected to the payment of a skyld or land rent in addition to the scat and tithe.
