subinfeudate

[suhb-in-fyoo-deyt]

verb (used with or without object), sub·in·feu·dat·ed, sub·in·feu·dat·ing.

to grant subinfeudation (to).

Often sub·in·feud.

Origin of subinfeudate

First recorded in 1830–40; back formation from subinfeudation

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British Dictionary definitions for subinfeudate

subinfeudate

verb

to grant (lands) by subinfeudation

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