Enfeoffed
adj, verb
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Definitions
Verb
- 1 simple past and past participle of enfeoff form-of, participle, past
Adjective
- 1 Belonging to a vassal under a feudal system, typically in exchange for fealty.
"In early Zhou times, the charater guo, which in modern Chinese means "state," "nation," or "country," not only denoted an enfeoffed territory but also meant the walled city where the seat of the head of the fief resided.seat of the head of the fief resided."
- 2 Having legal possession of a fiefdom in exchange for fealty
"Here, the disrespect shown the Son of Heaven by one or more enfeoffed lords is evident."
Example
More examples"In early Zhou times, the charater guo, which in modern Chinese means "state," "nation," or "country," not only denoted an enfeoffed territory but also meant the walled city where the seat of the head of the fief resided.seat of the head of the fief resided."
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