Law. Also farley, farlieu. [Etymology unknown.] (See quot. 1670.)
1670. Blount, Law Dict., Farley or Farleu, In the Mannor of West Slapton in Com. Devon. if any Tenant die possessed of a Cottage, he is by the Custom to pay to the Lord six pence for a Farley.
1706. Phillips (ed. Kersey). Farleu or Farley, a Duty of Six Pence paid to the Lord of the Manour of West-Slapton in Devonshire.
1851. N. & Q., 23 Oct., 317. Devonshire leases for lives often reserve a money payment on the death of each life as a ‘heriot’ or ‘farlieu.’
