feudatorily

feu·da·to·ry

 (fyo͞o′də-tôr′ē)

n. pl. feu·da·to·ries

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

2. A feudal fee.

adj.

1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of the feudal relationship between vassal and lord.

2. Owing feudal homage or allegiance.


[Medieval Latin feudatōrius, from feudātus, past participle of feudāre, to enfeoff, from feudum, fee, fief; see feud2.]

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feudatory

(ˈfjuːdətərɪ; in feudal Europe -trɪ)

n

(Historical Terms) a person holding a fief; vassal

adj

1. (Historical Terms) relating to or characteristic of the relationship between lord and vassal

2. (Historical Terms) (esp of a kingdom) under the overlordship of another sovereign

[C16: from Medieval Latin feudātor]

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feu•da•to•ry

(ˈfyu dəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i)

n., pl. -ries,
adj. n.

1. a person who holds lands by feudal tenure; feudal vassal.

2. a fief or fee.

adj.

3. (of a kingdom or state) under the overlordship of another sovereign or state.

4. (of a feudal estate) holding or held by feudal tenure.

[1585–95; < Medieval Latin feudā(tor) fief-holder]

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