Marchet Or Marchetta
Legal definition for Indian law research
Definition
Marchet or marchetta, a pecuniary fine, anciently paid by the tenant to his lord for the marriage of one of the tenant's daughters. This custom obtained, with some difference, throughout all England and Wales, as also in Scotland; and it still continues to obtain in some places. It is also denominated gwahr-merched, i.e., maid's-fee, Co. Litt. 117 b, 140 a
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