1 forinsec | Definition of forinsec

forinsec

adjective
fo·​rin·​sec | \ fəˈrin(t)sə̇k\

Definition of forinsec

of obligations under feudal law
: extraordinary in nature or performed away from the holding of a mesne lord for his superior forinsec service included foreign military service, the supplying of labor, and certain payments

History and Etymology for forinsec

Medieval Latin forinsecus, from Latin, from outside, from foris outside + -insecus (as in extrinsecus on the outside)

Keep scrolling for more

×

You're never
too cool to learn something new.

Sign up for our Word of the Day
daily newsletter!