of the family of the clan chief. The tacksman in turn would let out his land to sub-tenants, but he might keep some in hand himself. Samuel Johnson defined the class in this manner:

The three fundamental obligations traditionally imposed on tacksmen were grassum (a premium payable on entering into a lease), rental (either in kind, or in money, which was designated "tack-duty"), and the rendering of military service.

Inheritance

As described

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