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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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leenverhef n (plural leenverheffen)

  1. the transmission of a (notably hereditary) fief, usually subject to payment of a relief sum
    Synonym: leenverheffing
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