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An estate held of a superior on condition of military service; a fee; a feud. See under Benefice, n., 2.

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  1. n. An estate held of a superior on condition of military service; a fee; a feud. See under Benefice, n., 2.
  2. n. a piece of land held under the feudal system
  3. An estate held of a superior on condition of military service; a fee; a feud. See under Benefice, n., 2.
  4. An estate held of a superior on condition of military service;a fee; a feud. See under Benefice, n., 2.
  5. n:100 n. a piece of land held under the feudal system