Medieval Glossary
Quit Claim
The release by a lord of all claims that he might have against a villein. In compensation for his lost services, the villein would pay a quit rent to the lord.
Related term(s): Lord; Villein
Category: Feudalism
Added: 08.05.05
Contributor(s):
Alan Chanter
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