enfeoffing

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of transferring land or feudal rights from a lord to a vassal.

  - "The enfeoffing of the knight with the lands took place in the castle courtyard."
  - "The enfeoffing ceremony was an important ritual in medieval society."

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Synonyms

cede , feoff

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Variants

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enfeoff , enfeoffed , enfeoffing , enfeoffment , enfeoffments , enfeoffs

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Etymology

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Derived from Old French 'enfeoffer', meaning 'to invest with a fief'.

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Trivia

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1. Enfeoffing was also known as 'fealty' or 'homage'.

2. The act of enfeoffing was sealed with a kiss on the hand of the vassal by the lord, symbolizing the transfer of power.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fief: A territory granted to a vassal by a lord in the feudal system.

2. Vassal: A person who holds land or offices from a lord in exchange for loyalty and military service.

3. Feudalism: A social, political, and economic system based on land tenure and vassalage.

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Culture

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Enfeoffing was an essential aspect of the feudal system, where lords granted land to their vassals in exchange for military service and loyalty.

How to Memorize "enfeoffing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a medieval scene where a lord is transferring land to a vassal, symbolizing the enfeoffing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of a transfer of land and loyalty in a feudal society.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Enfeoffing': 'Elephants Never Forget Feudal Ownership'.

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