Manrent refers to a Scottish mid 15th century to the early 17th century type of contract, usually military in nature and involving Scottish clans. The bond of manrent was commonly an instrument in which a weaker man or clan would pledge his or their services, in return for protection, to a stronger lord or clan; a vassal rendering service to a superior, often made in the form of a covenant. Manrents have been defined as a "Promise by one persone to serve ane uther in sic [such] sort that he sall… (More on Manrent)