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Definition: FEHMIC

Part of Speech Definition
Adjective 1. An alternative spelling for "Vehmic": Of, pertaining to, or designating, certain secret tribunals which flourished in Germany from the end of the 12th century to the middle of the 16th, usurping many of the functions of the government which were too weak to maintain law and order, and inspiring dread in all who came within their jurisdiction.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "Fehmic" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Definition: FEHMIC

Part of SpeechDefinition
Adjective1. An alternative spelling for "Vehmic": Of, pertaining to, or designating, certain secret tribunals which flourished in Germany from the end of the 12th century to the middle of the 16th, usurping many of the functions of the government which were too weak to maintain law and order, and inspiring dread in all who came within their jurisdiction.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "FEHMIC" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)