Fief

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(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 23:39:17

Fief (?), n. [F. fief; of German origin, and the same word as E. fee. See Fee, and cf. Feud, a tief.] Law

An estate held of a superior on condition of military service; a fee; a feud. See under Benefice, n., 2.

 

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