"feuar" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈfjuːə(ɹ)/ Forms: feuars [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Scots feuar. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sco|feuar}} Scots feuar Head templates: {{en-noun}} feuar (plural feuars)
  1. (Scotland, property law, historical) One who holds a feu. Tags: Scotland, historical Categories (topical): People, Property law
    Sense id: en-feuar-en-noun-40KW9uMI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries, Scottish English Topics: law, property

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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