In old English law . A waste ground, or place where fern grows. Cowell.
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FERRI
In the civil law . To be borne; that is on or about the person. This was distinguishedfrom purtari, (to be carried,) which signified to be carried on au animal. […]
FERRIAGE
The toll or fare paid for the transportation of persons and property across a ferry.Literally speaking, it is the price or fare fixed by law for the transportation of thetraveling […]
FERRIFODINA
In old pleading. An Iron mine. Townsh. PI. 273.
FERRITIC STAINLESS STEELS
Chromium steels with little nickel to lower corrosion. They are stronger and harder. It is used for utensils.
FERRITIC-AUSTENITIC STAINLESS STEELS
Steels between austenitic and ferritic steels structures. It is stronger than both types. It is used in offshore drilling.
FERROALLOYS
An iron alloy with other elements and properties. It is added to make it more corrosive resistant, stronger, and heat resistant.
FERRUM
Iron. In old English law . A horse-shoe. Fcrrura, shoeing of horses.
FERRY
A liberty to have a boat upon a river for the transportation of men, horses,and carriages with their contents, for a reasonable toll. The term is also used to designatethe […]
FERTILITY RATE
The birth per every 1000 women. It can be a crude birth rate, general fertility rate , age specific fertlity rate, total fertility rate, and completed fertility rate.
FESTA IN CAPPIS
In old English law . Grand holidays, on which choirs wore caps. Jacob.Festinatio justitise est noverca infor- tunii. Hob. 97. Hasty justice Is the stepmother of misfortune .
FESTING-MAN
In old English law . A frank-pledge, or one who was surety for thegood behavior of another. Monasteries enjoyed the privilege of being “free from festingmen.”which means that they were […]
FESTING-PENNY
Earnest given to servants when hired or retained. The same as arlcs-pcnny. Cowell.
FESTUM
A feast or festival. Festum stultorum, the feast of fools.
FETAL MURDER
the attack on a woman who is pregnant and the baby that is at least 6 months of gestation dies.
FETTERS
Chains or shackles for the feet; Irons used to secure the legs of convicts,unruly prisoners, etc. Similar cnains securing the wrists are called “handcuffs.”
FETUS
In medical jurisprudence . An unborn child. An infant in ventre sa mdre.
FEU
In Scotch law. A holding or tenure where the vassal, in place of military service, makes his return in grain or money. Distinguished from “wardholding,” which is themilitary tenure of […]
FEU ET LIEU
Fr. Iu old French and Canadian law. Hearth and home. A termimporting actual settlement upon land by a tenant.
FEUD
To lend additional support; to sttci’i.t ‘.(
FEUDA
Feuds or fees.
FEUDAL
Pertaining to feuds or fees; relating to or growing out of the feudal systemor feudal law; having the quality of a feud, as distinguished from “allodial.”
FEUDALISM
The feudal system; the aggregate of feudal principles and usages.
FEUDALIZE
To reduce to a feudal tenure; to conform to feudalism. Webster.
FEUDARY
A tenant who holds by feudal tenure, (also spelled “feodatory” and”feudatory.”) Held by feudal service. Relating to feuds or feudal tenures.