Fedity

/ˈfɛdɪti/ noun

Definition

A rare historical term meaning a fief or fee granted by a feudal lord; a feudal holding or estate.

Etymology

From Old French 'fief,' related to feudal land holdings. This word is extremely archaic and appears only in medieval history texts and specialized legal documents.

Kelly Says

If you ever come across 'fedity' in an old document, you're looking at medieval property law—it's a ghost word that reminds us English borrowed heavily from Norman French after 1066.

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