A house or land, or both, let by lease. Cowell. … [Read more...] about FERM, OR FEARM
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FESTINATIO JUSTITIAE EST NOVERCA INFORTUNII
Latin, meaning The hurrying of justice is the stepmother of misfortune. … [Read more...] about FESTINATIO JUSTITIAE EST NOVERCA INFORTUNII
FEUDBOTE
A recompense for engaging In a feud, and the damages consequent, it having been the custom In ancient rimes for all the kindred to engage in their kinsman's quarrel. Jacob. … [Read more...] about FEUDBOTE
FERME
A farm; a rent; a lease; a house or land, or both, taken by Indeuture or lease. Plowd. 195; Vicat See FARM. … [Read more...] about FERME
FESTING-MAN
In old English law. A frank-pledge, or one who was surety for the good behavior of another. Monasteries enjoyed the privilege of being "free from, festing-men," which means that they were "not bound for any man's forthcoming who should transgress the law." Cowell. See FRANK-PLEDGE. … [Read more...] about FESTING-MAN