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Feu - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Feu is a French word meaning fire, often used in English contexts to describe a blaze or flame. It can also refer to a legal term in Scots law for land tenure.

feu

/fju/ /fjʊ/

Definition:

A feudal land tenure or right granted in Scotland, involving annual payment.

Synonyms:

lease, tenancy, holding

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

freehold, outright ownership

Common Collocations:

feu duty, feu charter, feu holder

Derivatives:

feuar, feued

Usage Tips:

Use 'feu' in legal or historical contexts related to Scottish land tenure.

Common Phrases:

feu duty, feu charter, feu contract

Etymology:

From Old French 'feu,' meaning 'fief,' derived from Latin 'feodum.'

Examples:

  • 1. The lord granted him a feu for the farmland.
  • 2. She paid the annual feu duty promptly.
  • 3. The feu charter outlined the tenant's obligations clearly.
  • 4. Many Scottish estates were held under feu tenure historically.

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