What does fief mean?
A small area of land given to a lord in exchange for military service, or a domain or territory under the control of a lord or noble. A fief was typically a grant of land made by a monarch or other superior lord in exchange for loyalty and military service.
Example
"The lord's fief was a small but fertile valley surrounded by mountains."
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