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feudatory

(fyo̵̅o̅′də tôr′ē)

noun pl. feudatories

a person holding land by feudal tenure
the land held; fief

Origin: ML feodatorius < feodare, to enfeoff < feodum, feudum: see feud

adjective

of the feudal relationship between vassal and lord
owing feudal allegiance (to)

See feudatory in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. feu·da·to·ries

A person holding land by feudal fee; a vassal.
A feudal fee.

adjective

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the feudal relationship between vassal and lord.
Owing feudal homage or allegiance.

Origin:

Origin: Medieval Latin feudatōrius

Origin: , from feudātus

Origin: , past participle of feudāre, to enfeoff

Origin: , from feudum, fee, fief; see feud²

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