What does FIEFS mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A feudal estate or piece of land granted by a lord to a vassal in return for loyalty and service.
2. A persons sphere of operation or control.

Pronunciations:

• US: /fiːfs/
• UK: /fiːfs/

Origin and Usage:

The word "fiefs" originated from the Old French word "fief" which means "possession". It was first used in English in the 14th century to refer to a feudal estate or land granted by a lord to a vassal in return for loyalty and service. Today, the term is still used in a historical context to refer to feudal land ownership, but it can also refer to a persons sphere of operation or control.

Synonyms:

• Feudal estate
• Land grant
• Domain
• Territory

Related Words:

• Fable
• False
• Flame
• Flask
• Flock

Example Sentences:

1. The king granted him a fief in return for his military service.
2. She was given a fiefdom to manage as part of her promotion.