Creation of Knight's-fees
A knight's fee could be created by a magnate or by the king himself by separating off an area of land from his own demesne, or land held in-hand, which process was known as subinfeudation, and establishing therein a new manor for the use of a knight who would become its tenant by paying homage to his new overlord. This homage was a vow of loyalty to provide knight-service, generally to a maximum of 40 days per annum, signifying that he would have to fight for his overlord in battle. No cash rent was payable. A knight was required to maintain the dignity of knighthood, which meant that he should be well-turned out, with the required number of esquires to serve him in battle, and with horses, arms and armour for all.
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