subfeu1
/ˈsʌbfjuː/Scottish Law. Now historical
noun
A right to hold land in perpetuity on payment of a duty, granted by a person who has been granted the right directly or indirectly by the original owner; a feu granted by a vassal to a subvassal.
- The Scottish system of conveyancing based on feudal tenure was abolished in 2004..
Origin
Late 17th century; earliest use found in James Dalrymple. From sub- + feu. Compare post-classical Latin subfeudum. Compare slightly later subfeu.
subfeu2
/ˌsʌbˈfjuː/Scottish Law. Now historical
verb
[with object] To grant (land) by a subfeu; to subinfeud. Also without object. See subfeu.
Origin
Late 17th century; earliest use found in James Dalrymple. From subfeu. Compare post-classical Latin subfeodare, subfeudare.