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In old European law. A wound; a stroke. Spelman. … [Read more...] about FERITA

This Saxon word meant originally cattle, and thence property or money, and, by a second transition, wages, reward, or . fee. It was probably the original form from which, the words "feod," "feuduin," "fief," "feu," and "fee" (art meaning a feudal grant of land) have been derived. … [Read more...] about FEOH

In old records. The fourth part of a penny; also the quarter of a ward in a borough. … [Read more...] about FERLING

(A) A serious crime (contrasted with misdemeanors and infractions, less serious crimes), usually punishable by a prison term of more than one year or, in some cases, by death. For example, murder, extortion and kidnapping are felonies; a minor fist fight is usually charged as a misdemeanor, and a speeding ticket is generally an infraction. (B) crimes. An offence which occasions … [Read more...] about FELONY

Fidelity or fealty. Cowell. See FEALTY. … [Read more...] about FEODALITY