FEALTY


Meaning of FEALTY in English

[ 'fi:əlti ]

■ noun historical a feudal tenant's or vassal's sworn loyalty to a lord.

Origin

ME: from OFr. feau(l)te , fealte , from L. fidelitas (see fidelity ).

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