n (context|legal) An estate of inheritance in land, either absolute and without limitation to any particular class of heirs (fee simple) or limited to a particular class of heirs (fee tail).
n (context|legal) An inheritableestate in land held of a feudal lord on condition of the performing of certain services.
v To reward for services performed, or to be performed; to recompense; to hire or keep in hire; hence, to bribe.