subinfeudate

Often sub·in·feud

[suhb-in-fyoo-deyt]

verb (used with or without object)

subinfeudated, subinfeudating 

1. to grant subinfeudation (to).

subinfeudate

/ ˌsʌbɪnˈfjuːdeɪt /

verb

1. to grant (lands) by subinfeudation

Word History and Origins

Origin of subinfeudate¹

First recorded in 1830–40; back formation from subinfeudation