en·feoff ( n-f f , -ff)tr.v. en·feoffed, en·feoff·ing, en·feoffs To invest with a feudal estate or fee. [Middle English enfeffen, from Anglo-Norman enfeoffer : Old French en-, causative pref.; see en-1 + Old French fief, fief; see fee.] en·feoff ment n. |
enfeoff [ɪnˈfiːf]
vb (tr)
1. (Law) Property law to invest (a person) with possession of a freehold estate in land
2. (Historical Terms) (in feudal society) to take (someone) into vassalage by giving a fee or fief in return for certain services
[from Anglo-French enfeoffer; see fief]
enfeoffment n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Verb | 1. | enfeoff - put in possession of land in exchange for a pledge of service, in feudal society; "He enfeoffed his son-in-law with a large estate in Scotland" give - transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody; "I gave her my money"; "can you give me lessons?"; "She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care" |
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