feudatory

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From the Latin feudātōrius, from the Mediaeval Latin feudāre (to enfeoff), from feudum, feodum.

Pronunciation

Adjective

feudatory (not comparable)

  1. Relating to feudalism, feudal.

Translations

Noun

feudatory (plural feudatories)

  1. A feudal vassal.
  2. A feudal territory, a fief.
    • 2016, Peter H. Wilson, The Holy Roman Empire, Penguin, published 2017, page 587:
      Henry VII granted a privilege in 1309 endorsing the three valleys as self-governing rural feudatories forming their own imperial bailiwick directly under him.
  3. A fee paid by such a vassal to hold land.

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