subinfeudate

[ suhb-in-fyoo-deyt ]
/ ˌsʌb ɪnˈfyu deɪt /

verb (used with or without object), sub·in·feu·dat·ed, sub·in·feu·dat·ing.

to grant subinfeudation (to).
Often sub·in·feud.

Origin of subinfeudate

First recorded in 1830–40; back formation from subinfeudation

British Dictionary definitions for subinfeudate

subinfeudate
/ (ˌsʌbɪnˈfjuːdeɪt) /

verb

to grant (lands) by subinfeudation