leenverhef

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈleːn.vərˌɦɛf/

noun
Definitions
  • The transmission of a (notably hereditary) fief, usually subject to payment of a relief sum.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish leen (fief, a fief) + Dutch, Flemish verhef (lifting).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

verhef

Gloss

lifting

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