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Term: WIFA
Definition: Wifa is an old English word that refers to a mark or sign used as a landmark to show that an area is exclusively occupied or to prohibit entry. It was commonly used in the past to indicate boundaries or areas that were off-limits to others.
wifa (wI-fə), n.[Old English] Hist. A mark or sign; especially, a landmark showing exclusive occupation or to prohibit an entry.
The examples illustrate the definition of wifa as a mark or sign that serves a specific purpose. In the first example, the fence serves as a wifa by marking the boundaries of a property and indicating that it is occupied by someone. In the second example, the "no trespassing" sign serves as a wifa by prohibiting entry and indicating that the area is off-limits to unauthorized individuals.