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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

enfeoffment

/ɛnˈfɔːfmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does enfeoffment mean?

noun

The act of granting land or a title to a vassal in exchange for loyalty and military service. A feudal grant of land.

Example

"The king's enfeoffment of the land to his loyal knight was a significant event in medieval history."

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