/fyooh"deuh tawr'ee, -tohr'ee/ , n. , pl. feudatories , adj.
n.
1. a person who holds lands by feudal tenure; a 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; feuda ( tor ) fief-holder (see FEUD 2 , -ATOR) + -TORY 1 , -TORY 2 ) ]