First Known Use: 15th century
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enfeoff
verb en·feoff \in-ˈfef, -ˈfēf, en-\
Definition of ENFEOFF
transitive verb
: to invest with a fief or fee
— en·feoff·ment \-mənt\ noun
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Origin of ENFEOFF
Middle English enfeoffen, from Anglo-French enfeffer, enfeoffer, from en- + fé, fief fief
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