ferthe (Meaning)
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ferthe (a.)
Fourth.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ferthe
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ferthe Sentence Examples
- In the old English legal system, a ferthe was a quarter of a knight's fee.
- The word ferthe is derived from the Old English word "feorða," meaning "fourth."
- A ferthe was typically a quarter of a hide of land, which was a unit of land measurement used in England before the Norman Conquest.
- Ferthes were often held by knights who owed military service to their lord in return for the land they held.
- The size of a ferthe could vary depending on the location and the value of the land.
- Some ferthes were as small as a few acres, while others could be as large as several hundred acres.
- Ferthes were often divided into smaller units called virgates, which were typically about 30 acres in size.
- The term ferthe is still used in some parts of England to refer to a quarter of a hide of land.
- In some cases, a ferthe could also refer to a quarter of a manor or other estate.
- Ferthes were an important part of the medieval English land tenure system.
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In the old English legal system, a ferthe was a quarter of a knight's fee.
The word ferthe is derived from the Old English word "feorða," meaning "fourth."
A ferthe was typically a quarter of a hide of land, which was a unit of land measurement used in England before the Norman Conquest.
Ferthes were often held by knights who owed military service to their lord in return for the land they held.
