English

Noun

feorm ‎(plural feorms)

1. (historical) Alternative form of farm
   • 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.

Old English

Alternative forms

• farm, færm, fearm

Noun

feorm f

1. food, sustenance, provision; meal, feast, banquet
2. entertainment
3. possessions, goods, supplies; stores
4. profit, benefit
5. rent, especially rent or tax paid in food or other provisions

Declension

Derived terms

Descendants

• Middle English: ferme, farme, feorme, veorme
  • Scots: ferm
  • English: feorm, farm