leenverhef

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of leen (“fief”) +‎ verhef (“lifting”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈleːn.vərˌɦɛf/, /ˈleːn.vɛrˌɦɛf/
• Hyphenation: leen‧ver‧hef

Noun

leenverhef n (plural leenverheffen)

1. The transmission of a (notably hereditary) fief, usually subject to payment of a relief sum.

   Synonym: leenverheffing

Related terms

• leenboek n
• leenroerig (adjective)
• verheffing
• verheven (adjective)