In French law. One who farms any public revenue. … [Read more...] about FERMIER
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FESTUM
A feast or festival. Fes turn stultorum, the feast of fools. … [Read more...] about FESTUM
FERMISONA
In old English law. The winter season for killing deer. … [Read more...] about FERMISONA
FETTERS
Chains or shackles for the feet; irons used to secure the legs of convicts, unruly prisoners, etc. Similar chains securing the wrists are called "handcuffs." … [Read more...] about FETTERS
FERMORY
In old records. A place In monasteries, where they received the poor, (hospicio excipiebant,) and gave them provisions, (ferm, firma.) Spelman. Hence the modern infirmary; used in the sense of a hospital. … [Read more...] about FERMORY