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enfeoff


en·feoff

verb \in-ˈfef, -ˈfēf, en-\

Definition of ENFEOFF

transitive verb
: to invest with a fief or fee
en·feoff·ment \-mənt\ noun

Origin of ENFEOFF

Middle English enfeoffen, from Anglo-French enfeffer, enfeoffer, from en- + fé, fief fief
First Known Use: 15th century

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