First Known Use: 14th century
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1fee
noun \ˈfē\
: an amount of money that must be paid
: an amount that is paid for work done by a doctor, lawyer, etc.
Full Definition of FEE
1
a (1) : an estate in land held in feudal law from a lord on condition of homage and service (2) : a piece of land so held b : an inherited or heritable estate in land
2
a : a fixed charge b : a sum paid or charged for a service
— in fee
: in absolute and legal possession
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Origin of FEE
Middle English, from Anglo-French fé, fief, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English feoh cattle, property, Old High German fihu cattle; akin to Latin pecus cattle, pecunia money
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Rhymes with FEE
b, be, bee, c, cay, cee, Cree, d, dee, Dee, dree, e, flea, flee, free, g, gee, ghee, glee, gree, he, key, Key, knee, lea, lee, me, mi, p, pea, pee, plea, pree, quay, re, Rhee, scree, sea, see, she, si, ski, spree, sri, t, tea, tee, the, thee, three, ti, tree, twee, Twi, v, vee, we, wee, whee, ye, z, zee
2fee
verb
feedfee·ing
Definition of FEE
transitive verb
1
chiefly Scottish : hire
2
: 9tip 2
First Known Use of FEE
15th century
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FEES Defined for Kids
fee
noun \ˈfē\
Definition of FEE for Kids
1
: an amount of money that must be paid <A fee is charged to get into the park.>
2
: a charge for services <a doctor's fee>
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