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Vocabulary Entry
fief
|noun • verb
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noun
A fief is a piece of land held under the feudal system, typically in return for service or loyalty.
Example Sentences
"The lord granted him a fief in exchange for his military service."
"Many knights owned fiefs that provided them with income and status."
"The decline of feudalism led to the dissolution of fiefs across the kingdom."
V
verb
To fief means to grant land or property as a fief.
Example Sentences
"The king decided to fief parts of his kingdom to loyal subjects."
"In ancient times, it was common to fief land to ensure loyalty from nobles."
"He planned to fief new territories after his victory in battle."