Enfeoff

Pronunciation: /ɛnˈfif/

Definitions of enfeoff

verb to invest with a freehold estate in land

Example Sentences

A1 The king enfeoffed his loyal knight with a piece of land.

A2 The landlord enfeoffed the tenant with the right to use the property.

B1 In medieval times, lords would enfeoff vassals with land in exchange for loyalty.

B2 The wealthy businessman enfeoffed his son with ownership of the family business.

C1 The government enfeoffed the corporation with exclusive rights to develop the new technology.

C2 The artist enfeoffed the museum with his entire collection of paintings.

Examples of enfeoff in a Sentence

formal The king decided to enfeoff his loyal subject with a large estate.

informal The lord enfeoffed his favorite knight with a piece of land.

slang I heard the boss enfeoffed his buddy with a sweet deal.

figurative She enfeoffed him with her trust and loyalty.

Grammatical Forms of enfeoff

• past tense: enfeoffed
• plural: enfeoffs
• comparative: more enfeoff
• superlative: most enfeoff
• present tense: enfeoff
• future tense: will enfeoff
• perfect tense: have enfeoffed
• continuous tense: is enfeoffing
• singular: enfeoff
• positive degree: enfeoff
• infinitive: to enfeoff
• gerund: enfeoffing
• participle: enfeoffed

Origin and Evolution of enfeoff

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'enfeoff' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French term 'enfeoffer' which meant to invest with a fee or fief.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the feudal system to grant land in exchange for service or loyalty, the term 'enfeoff' has evolved to also mean giving someone a right or title to something in a legal context.