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.
In return for the fief the vassal swore his allegiance or loyalty to his lord in a ceremony called the act of homage. Another name for the loyalty a vassal pledged to his lord is fealty. The vassal promised to be loyal to his lord and provide military service in return for the fief given to him by his lord. Usually a knight had to provide 40-60 days of military service a year in return for the fief. If a vassal failed in his duties his lord could take away his fief. What is a Fief