feoffees

/fɛˈfiːz/
noun
  1. Plural of feoffee: people who receive land in exchange for a promise of service or loyalty.
    • The feoffees gathered at the castle to pay their respects to the king.
    • The list of feoffees included both knights and lesser nobles.
    • All feoffees were required to contribute to the defense of the realm.
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