In old Engllsh law. The con-tract of lease or letting; also the rent (or farm) reserved upon a lease of lands, which was frequently payable in provisions, but sometimes in money, in which latter case it was called “alba firma,” white rent. A mes-saage, with the house and garden belonging thereto. Also provision for the table; a banquet; a tribute towards the entertainment of the king for one night
Source: Black’s Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)
