subinfeudate

[ suhb-in-fyoo-deyt ]

verb (used with or without object)

, sub·in·feu·dat·ed, sub·in·feu·dat·ing.

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