A fourth part of a yard-land. … [Read more...] about FERLINGATA
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FEORME
A certain portion of the produce of the land due by the grantee to the lord according to the terms of the charter. Spel. Feuds, c. 7. … [Read more...] about FEORME
FERLINGUS
A furlong. Co. litt 5b. … [Read more...] about FERLINGUS
FERAE
Of a wild nature. 2. This term is used to designate animals which are not usually tamed. Such animals belong to the person who has captured them only while they are in his power for if they regain their liberty his property in them instantly ceases, unless they have animum revertendi, which is to be known only by their habit of returning. 2 Bl. Com. 386; 3 Binn. 546; Bro. Ab. … [Read more...] about FERAE
FERM OR FEARM
By this ancient word is meant land, fundus; and, it is said, houses and tenements may pass by it. Co. Litt. 5 a. … [Read more...] about FERM OR FEARM