An inheritable estate in land held of a feudal lord on condition of performance of certain services, typically military service.
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).
To reward for services performed, or to be performed; to recompense; to hire or keep in hire; hence, to bribe.
a seigniory or lordship held of the king, on which other lordships and manors depended
a privilege
recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful)
a token of praise or respect; something that represents praiseworthiness or respect, such as a prize or award given by the state to a citizen
the center point of the upper half of an armorial escutcheon (compare honour point)
the state of being morally upright, honest, noble, virtuous, and magnanimous; excellence of character; the perception of such a state; favourable reputation; dignity
(courses for) an honours degree: a university qualification of the highest rank
a cause of respect and fame; a glory; an excellency; an ornament.
the privilege of going first
In bridge, an ace, king, queen, jack, or ten especially of the trump suit. In some other games, an ace, king, queen or jack.
the right to play one's ball before one's opponent.
to think of highly, to respect highly; to show respect for; to recognise the importance or spiritual value of
to confer (bestow) an honour or privilege upon (someone)
to make payment in respect of (a cheque, banker's draft, etc.)
to conform to, abide by, act in accordance with (an agreement, treaty, promise, request, or the like)