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enfeoff

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfiːf, -ˈfɛf, ɛn-/

Definition of enfeoff

verb

[with object]
  • (under the feudal system) give (someone) freehold property or land in exchange for their pledged service: he enfeoffed trustees with the lands (as adjective enfeoffed)the enfeoffed knights and overlords

Derivatives

enfeoffment

noun

Origin:

late Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French enfeoffer, from Old French en- 'in' + fief 'fief'. Compare with feoffment

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