Defn: A written decision of a Turkish mufti on some point of law.
Whitworth.
FEU
Feu, n. Etym: [See 2d Feud, and Fee.] (Scots Law)
Defn: A free and gratuitous right to lands made to one for service to be performed by him; a tenure where the vassal, in place of military services, makes a return in grain or in money. Burrill.
FEUAR
Feu"ar, n. Etym: [From Feu.] (Scots Law)
Defn: One who holds a feu. Sir W. Scott.
FEUD Feud, n. Etym: [OE. feide, AS. f, fr. fah hostile; akin to OHG. f, G. fehde, Sw. fejd, D. feide; prob. akin to E. fiend. See Foe.]
1. A combination of kindred to avenge injuries or affronts, done or offered to any of their blood, on the offender and all his race.
2. A contention or quarrel; especially, an inveterate strife between families, clans, or parties; deadly hatred; contention satisfied only by bloodshed. Mutual feuds and battles betwixt their several tribes and kindreds. Purchas.
Syn.
— Affray; fray; broil; contest; dispute; strife.
FEUD
Feud, n. Etym: [LL. feudum, feodum prob. of same origin as E. fief.
See Fief, Fee.] (Law)