What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
feoffer
Example
The feoffer granted the feoff to the feoffee. [feoffer: noun]
Example
The feoffer feoffed the land to the feoffee. [feoffed: past tense verb]
feoffor
Example
The feoffor held the feoff from the feoffer. [feoffor: noun]
Example
The feoffor was feoffed the land by the feoffer. [feoffed: past tense verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Neither feoffer nor feoffor are commonly used in modern English. They are primarily found in historical texts and legal documents.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between feoffer and feoffor?
Both feoffer and feoffor are formal words that are typically used in legal or historical contexts.
