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.
All land was plotted and broken into smaller plots, each called a fief. These small plots were given by those of higher social rank to those of a lower social rank, such as from a king to a lord or a lord to a peasant, usually in exchange for loyalty or heroics in battle.