a piece of land held under the feudal systemSynonyms: feoff
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Fief \Fief\, n. [F. fief; of German origin, and the same word as E. fee. See Fee, and cf. Feud, a tief.] (Law) An estate held of a superior on condition of military service; a fee; a feud. See under Benefice, n., 2. [1913 Webster]