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  1. 1. v. t. To turn, or transfer homage and service, from one lord to another. This is the act of feudatories, vassals, or tenants, upon the alienation of the estate. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. t. To agree to become tenant to one to whom reversion has been granted. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. acknowledge a new land owner as one's landlord Source: wordnet
  4. 4. 1. (Feudal Law) To turn, or transfer homage and service, from one lord to another. This is the act of feudatories, vassals, or tenants, upon the alienation of the estate. Blackstone. 2. (Modern Law) To agree to become tenant to one to whom reversion has been granted. Source: webster
  5. 5. To turn, or transfer homage and service, from one lord toanother. This is the act of feudatories, vassals, or tenants, uponthe alienation of the estate. Blackstone. Source: adambom
  6. 6. v. acknowledge a new land owner as one's landlord Source: ecdict

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