In old English law. A waste ground, or place where fern grows. Cowell. … [Read more...] about FERNIGO
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FEU
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
FEOFFATUS
In old English law. A feoffee; one to whom a fee is given or a feoffment made. … [Read more...] about FEOFFATUS
FERIA
In old English law. A weekday; a holiday; a day on which process could not be served; a fair; a ferry. Cowell Du Cange; Spelman. … [Read more...] about FERIA
FEOFFEE
He to whom a fee is conveyed. Litt 5 1; 2 Bl. Comm. 20. Feoffee to uses. A person to whom land was conveyed for the use of a third party. The latter was called "cestui que use." … [Read more...] about FEOFFEE