plural fiefs of feudoEl stronghold ( in vulgar latin feudum ) in Germany called Lehen, France Fief and the Netherlands read, it is the name that refers to the land which the Lord gives to the vassal in the contract of vassalage, as part of the benefit that owes to the fulfillment of its obligations: auxilium, consilium et ( help, or military service and advice or political support ). This worked free peasants and serfs.