feoff

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fief.
verb
  1. To enfeoff.

Pronunciation

/fiːf/ /fɛf/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-fief.wav

Word forms

feoff feoffs feoffing feoffed

Etymology

Alternative form of fief, related to Anglo-Norman feoffer. Compare Latin feodum.

Related words

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