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单词 sub-fief
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Definition of sub-fief in English:

sub-fief

noun ˈsʌbfiːf
Feudal Law historical
  • A fief which is held from an intermediary instead of the original feoffor; territory held in fee. Chiefly German History: a minor state subject to a more important state rather than directly to the crown.

Origin

Early 18th century. From sub- + fief, originally after Italian suffeudo. Compare German Afterlehen.

 
 

Definition of sub-fief in US English:

sub-fief

nounˈsʌbfiːf
Feudal Law historical
  • A fief which is held from an intermediary instead of the original feoffor; territory held in fee. Chiefly German History: a minor state subject to a more important state rather than directly to the crown.

Origin

Early 18th century. From sub- + fief, originally after Italian suffeudo. Compare German Afterlehen.

 
 
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