enfoeffed

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Enfoeffed

Definition:

Enfoeffed (verb) - to grant or give someone or oneself a feudal estate or possession

Enfoeffed (adjective) - possessing a feudal estate or having been granted a feudal title

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To grant or give someone a feudal estate or possession

Example sentence: The king enfoeffed his loyal knight with the title of Baron, bestowing upon him a large landholding in return for his service.

Example sentence: She enfoeffed her youngest son with their ancestral property, making him the lord of the estate.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Possessing a feudal estate or having been granted a feudal title

Example sentence: The enfoeffed baron presided over his vast lands, ensuring the prosperity and welfare of his subjects.

Example sentence: The enfoeffed lord lived a lavish lifestyle, surrounded by opulence and luxury.