achterleen

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɑx.tərˌleːn/

noun
Definitions
  • fief granted by a vassal feudal lord

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish achter (behind, back, rear-, after) + Dutch, Flemish leen (fief, a fief).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

leen

Gloss

fief, a fief

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