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fief: see feudalism feudalism (fy ..... Click the link for more information. . fiefIn European feudalism, a vassal's source of income, granted to him by his lord in exchange for his services. The fief usually consisted of land and the labor of peasants who were bound to cultivate it. The income it provided supported the vassal, who fought for his lord as a knight. Dignities, offices, and money rents were also given in fief. fief, feoff (in feudal Europe) the property or fee granted to a vassal for his maintenance by his lord in return for service How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| uf must prepare to restore his fief of Ivanhoe,'' said De Bracy, who, having discharged his part honourably in the tournament, had laid his shield and helmet aside, and again mingled with the Prince's retinue. "Monsieur," said he, "you will go immediately, and take possession of the isle and fief of Belle-Ile-en-Mer. I thought they were the white geese given by Sainte-Geneviève to the city, for the fief of Roogny. |
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