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feeMain Entry: 1fee Pronunciation: \ˈfē\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French fé, fief, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English feoh cattle, property, Old High German fihu cattle; akin to Latin pecus cattle, pecunia money Date: 14th century 1 a (1) : an estate in land held in feudal law from a lord on condition of homage and service (2) : a piece of land so held b : an inherited or heritable estate in land — in fee : in absolute and legal possession
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