the act by which a VASSAL acknowledged the superiority of his LORD in Anglo-Saxon times; the equivalent of FEALTY in Norman times.

after the Norman Conquest, a man holding lands within a MANOR in return for rent and very light services, unlike the VILLAGER who owed regular labour services on the DEMESNE, with access to the protection of the royal courts.

The act of commending; praise; favorable representation in words; recommendation.

That which is the ground of approbation or praise.

Declaration of praise

The rite at the conclusion of the Burial of the Dead (BCP, 482 or 499).

an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement

A statement of recommendation printed on the cover of a book, usually written by someone well known to the target readership.

A message of affection or respect; compliments; greeting.

a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"

The process by which an allodial farmer passed over the ownership of his land in exchange for military and judicial protection. The farmer generally was granted the right to farm the land as a tenant.

The tribute that we pay to achievements that resembles, but do not equal, our own.

a note of good security