ˈunderˌtenure
(under-1 6 b.)
| 1611 Cotgr., Subinfeudation, a subinfeoffing; the creating of an vnder tenure, or tennancie in fee. 1775 Johnson West. Isl. Wks. X. 476 We were told of a particular mode of under⁓tenure. The tacksman admits some of his inferior neighbours to the cultivation of his grounds, on condition that [etc.]. |