Marcheta
A Dictionary of Law · Henry Campbell Black · 1891
A Dictionary of Law
In old Scotch law. a custom for tiie lord of a fee to He the first night with the bride of his tenant. Abol- A fine paid by the tenant forthe remission of such right, oriyinally a mark or half a inark of silver.
Spelman.
In old English law
A fine paid for leave to marry, or to bestow a daughter in marriage.
Cowell.