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feu

feu [ fyoo ] (plural feus)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. right of use: in Scotland, a right to use land or property in return for an annual payment feu duty

2. land tenure for rent in Scotland: a form of land tenure in feudal times in Scotland, based on paying rent in money or grain and not on military service

3. land for annual payment: in Scotland, a piece of land held by feu

[15th century. < Old French (see fee)]
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