feudal+tenant
131baron — [bar′ən, ber′ən] n. [ME & OFr < Frank * baro, freeman, man < IE base * bher , to carry > BEAR1] 1. in the Middle Ages, a feudal tenant of the king or of any higher ranking lord; nobleman 2. a member of the lowest rank of the British… …
132benefice — [ben′ə fis] n. [ME < OFr < ML beneficium < L, a kindness, service, promotion < BENEFIC] 1. land held by a feudal tenant for services rendered the owner 2. an endowed church office providing a living for a vicar, rector, etc. 3. its… …
