feu Definition

feu
noun feus

1a. feudalism., legal hist
A tenure of land where the vassal makes a return in grain or in money, in place of military service;
1b. In modern use: a perpetual lease for a fixed rent;

Example: feu-farm
1c. A piece of land so held.
2. Scots law.
A right to the use of land, houses, etc in return for payment of feu-duty, a fixed annual payment.

verb

1. To grant (land, etc) on such terms.

Etymology: 15c: French, variant of fee.