FEUDA
\fjˈuːdə], \fjˈuːdə], \f_j_ˈuː_d_ə]\
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In the early feudal times grants were made, in the first place, only during the pleasure of the grantor, and called muncra; (q. v.) afterwards for life, called beneficia; (q. v.) and, finally, they were extended to the vassal and his sons, and then they acquired the name offeudal. Dalr. Feud. Pr. 199.
By John Bouvier
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MEAN CYCLES BETWEEN FAILURES (MCBF)
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