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In Scotch law. A holding or tenure where the vassal, in place of military service, makes his return in grain or money. Distinguished from "wardholding," which is the military tenure of the country. Bell. Fen annuals. The reddendo, or annual return from the vassal to a superior in a feu bolding. Fen holding. A holding by tenure of rendering grain or money in place of military … [Read more...] about FEU

In the civil law. To be borne; that is on or about the person. This was distinguished from portari, (to be carried,) which signified to be carried on an animal. Pig. 50, 16, 235. … [Read more...] about FERRI

Fr. In old French and Canadian law. Hearth and home. A term importing actual settlement upon laud by a tenant. … [Read more...] about FEU ET LIEU

The toll or fare paid for the transportation of persons and property across a ferry. Literally speaking, it is the price or fare fixed by law for the transportation of the traveling public, with such goods and chattels as they may have with them, across a river, bay, or lake. People v. San Francisco A A, K. Co.. 35 Cal. 606. … [Read more...] about FERRIAGE

In feudal law. An estate in land held of a superior on condition of rendering him services. 2 Bl. Comnj. 105. An inheritable right to the use and occupation of lands, held on condition of rendering services to the lord or proprietor, who himself retains the property in the lands. See Spel. Feuds, c. 1. In this sense the word is the same as "feed," "feodum," "feudum," "fief," … [Read more...] about FEUD