FEUDATORY


Meaning of FEUDATORY in English

I. ˈfyüdəˌtōrē, -tȯrē, -ri adjective

Etymology: Medieval Latin feudatorius, from feudatus + Latin -orius -ory

1. : standing in or belonging to the relation of a feudal vassal to his lord

2. of a kingdom or state : under the overlordship of a foreign state

II. noun

( -es )

Etymology: Medieval Latin feudatorius, from feudatorius, adjective

1.

a. : one holding lands by feudal tenure : the tenant of a feud ; especially : a feudal lord

b. : a prince or ruler subject to the overlordship of a foreign ruler

2.

a. : a dependent lordship : feud

b. : a feudatory state

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