feu

feu Definition

feu (fyo̵̅o̅)

noun

Historical a right to hold land for which the holder must pay in grain or money rather than in military service
a right to use land in perpetuity for a fixed annual payment
the land so held or used

Etymology: Scot for fee

transitive verb

to grant (land) on feu

feu Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

first: The first feu from the estate was the Botanic Garden, the date of the feu contract of which was August, 1841.

Modifies a noun

charter: Such a purpose would explain the terms of the feu charter by which the garden ground was acquired.
duty: The analysis notes the development of subinfeudation, on which existing feu duties are based.
contract: The first feu from the estate was the Botanic Garden, the date of the feu contract of which was August, 1841.
disposition: The relative feu disposition, containing an absolute warrandice, was then recorded in the Land Register.
plan: Draft copy of feu plan prepared outlining new title deed to include purchased land.

Noun used with modifier

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