feudatory

(fyo̵̅o̅də tôr′ē)

noun pl. feudatories

  1. a person holding land by feudal tenure
  2. the land held; fief

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

adjective

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

See feudatory in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. feu·da·to·ries
  1. A person holding land by feudal fee; a vassal.
  2. A feudal fee.
adjective
  1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of the feudal relationship between vassal and lord.
  2. 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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