avowry

Etymology
From, , from ,.

Noun

 * 1)  The act of avowing and justifying in one's own right the distraining of goods.
 * 2)  A form of medieval patronage in which colonial tenants, often from criminal backgrounds, were guaranteed protection by an English lord in exchange for the payment of a tax.
 * 3)  Advowson, the right to appoint to a benefice or office.
 * 4)  Avowal (open affirmation or admission).
 * 5)  A protector, especially a patron saint.
 * 1)  Advowson, the right to appoint to a benefice or office.
 * 2)  Avowal (open affirmation or admission).
 * 3)  A protector, especially a patron saint.
 * 1)  Avowal (open affirmation or admission).
 * 2)  A protector, especially a patron saint.
 * 1)  Avowal (open affirmation or admission).
 * 2)  A protector, especially a patron saint.
 * 1)  A protector, especially a patron saint.
 * 1)  A protector, especially a patron saint.
 * 1)  A protector, especially a patron saint.
 * 1)  A protector, especially a patron saint.