ˈfyüdərē noun
( -es )
Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin feodarius, from feodum + Latin -arius -ary
1.
a. : a feudal tenant : vassal
b. : subject , dependent , servant
2. : an officer of the ancient English Court of Wards appointed to receive rents
3.
[influenced in meaning by Latin foeder-, foedus league — more at federal ]
obsolete : confederate , accomplice
4.
[Middle English, from Medieval Latin feodarium, from feodum + Latin -arium -ary]
: a book compiling the details of feudal duties and services