Definitions
1.noun(feudal law) A right to the use of a superior's land, as a stipend for services to be performed; also, the land so held; a fief.
2.nounAn inheritable estate in land held of a feudal lord on condition of the performing of certain services.
3.nounAn estate of inheritance in land, either absolute and without limitation to any particular class of heirs (fee simple) or limited to a particular class of heirs (fee tail).
4.nounProperty; owndom; estate.
5.nounMoney paid or bestowed; payment; emolument.
6.nounA prize or reward. Only used in the set phrase "A finder's fee" in Modern English.
7.nounA monetary payment charged for professional services.
8.verbTo reward for services performed, or to be performed; to recompense; to hire or keep in hire; hence, to bribe.