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Term: Fief d'hauberk
Definition: Fief d'hauberk is a type of feudal land tenure where the tenant was required to provide military service by appearing fully armed when summoned by the lord. It was held by knight-service and was considered the most honorable type of tenure. The term comes from the French word "fief" meaning land and "hauberk" meaning a type of armor.
Fief d'hauberk is a type of feudal land tenure that required the tenant to provide military service by appearing fully armed when summoned by the lord. It was considered the most honorable species of tenure and was held by knight-service. The term comes from the French word "fief" meaning "feudal land" and "hauberk" meaning "a piece of armor consisting of a shirt of mail."
These examples illustrate how a fief d'hauberk was a type of feudal land tenure that required military service and was passed down through inheritance.