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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

FEOFFARE

by Law Professor

To enfeoff; to bestow a fee. The bestower was called "fcoffator," and the grantee or feoffee, "feoffat us." … [Read more...] about FEOFFARE

FERDWITE

by Law Professor

In Saxon law. An acquittance of manslaughter committed in the army; also a fine imposed on persons for net going forth on a military expedition. Cowell … [Read more...] about FERDWITE

FEOFFATOR

by Law Professor

In old English law. A feoffer; one who gives or bestows a fee; one who makes a feoffment. … [Read more...] about FEOFFATOR

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