To reward for services performed, or to be performed; to recompense; to hire or keep in hire; hence, to bribe.
A right to the use of a superior's land as a stipend for certain services to be performed, typically military service.
An additional monetary payment charged for a service or good that is minor compared to the underlying cost.
Synonym of fief: the land so held.
An inheritable estate in land, whether absolute and without limitation to potential heirs (fee simple) or with limitations to particular kinds of heirs (fee tail).
An inheritable estate in land held of a feudal lord on condition of performance of certain services, typically military service.
To have or receive advantage or profit; to acquire gain; to grow rich; to advance in interest, health, or happiness; to make progress.
To increase.
To reach.
To draw into any interest or party; to win to one's side; to conciliate.
To be more likely to catch or overtake an individual.
To put on weight.
To run fast.
To acquire possession of.
Tolerably; fairly.
Suitably; conveniently; dexterously; moderately.
The thing or things gained.
The factor by which a signal is multiplied.
The act of gaining; acquisition.
A square or bevelled notch cut out of a girder, binding joist, or other timber which supports a floor beam, so as to receive the end of the floor beam.
Easy; tolerable; handy, dexterous.
Honest; respectable; moderate; cheap.