Kismet is defined as fate or destiny. If you miss your train and then meet the person who turns out to be your spouse while you wait for the next one, this is an example of fate or kismet. fate; destiny. Origin of kismet.
fiefdom. 1  the estate or domain of a feudal lord. 2  Informal. anything, as an organization or real estate, owned or controlled by one dominant person or group.
a person who holds lands by feudal tenure; a feudal vassal. 2. a fief or fee. adjective. 3. (of a kingdom or state) under the overlordship of another sovereign or state. 4. (of a feudal estate) holding or held by feudal tenure.