Metteshep
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1891)
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
or METTENSCHEP. An acknowledgment paid in a certain measure of corn; or a fine or penalty imposed on tenants for default in not doing their customary service in cutting the lord's corn. Cowell. METUS (Lat). A reasonable fear of an intolerable evil, as of loss of life or limb, such as may fall upon a brave man (virum constantem). 1 Sharsw. Bla. Com. 131; Calvinus, Lex. And this kind of fear alone will invalidate a contract as entered into through duress. Calvinus, Lex.
In a more general sense, fear.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
or METTENSCHEP. In old records. An acknowledgment paid in acertain measure of corn; or a fine or penalty imposed on tenants for default in not doing their customary service in cutting the lord’s corn.