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Feorm vs Ferm - What's the difference?

feorm | ferm |

As nouns the difference between feorm and ferm

is that feorm is (historical) while ferm is (label) rent for a farm.

feorm

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (historical)
  • *1647 , N. Bacon, Hist. Disc. Govt. 75 :
    • Thence the Leases so made were called Feormes' or ' Farmes , which word signifieth Victuals.
  • *1767 , W. Blackstone, Comm. Laws Eng. II. 320 :
    • The most usual and customary feorm or rent..must be reserved yearly on such lease.
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    ferm

    English

    Alternative forms

    * ferme

    Noun

  • (label) rent for a farm
  • (label) a farm
  • (label) an abode or place of residence
  • * Spenser
    • (Webster 1913) ----