Frank Ferm
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In English law. A species of estate held in socage, said by Lritton to be “lands and tenements whereof the nature of the fee is changed by feoffment out of chivalry for certain yearly services, and in respect whereof neither homage, ward, marriage, norreliefcan be demanded.” Britt, ce. 66; 2 BI. Comm. 80.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
[L. Fr. fraunk ferme; L. Lat. libera firma.] In English law. Lands in socage tenure, described by Britton as lands and tenements whereof the nature of the fee is changed by feoffment out of chivalry for certain yearly services, and in respect whereof, neither homage, ward, marriage nor relief can be demanded. Britt. c. 66. 2 Bl. Com. 80.