reddendo

Latin phrase meaning ‘by returning’.  The name of the clause in a charter which lays down what has to be returned or paid for the grant, to the superior granting the lands.  The precise terms vary depending on which of the four types of charter the clause is in; if the charter is in fee or feu, the return will be a rent paid to the superior, if in free alms the return will be prayers or other spiritual services.  If in ward holding the return will be the performance of service, usually military, and if in blench ferme, the return will be nominal and only required if asked for.