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feudal

adjective feu·dal \ˈfyü-dəl\

: of or relating to feudalism

Full Definition of FEUDAL

1
:  of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a medieval fee
2
:  of, relating to, or suggestive of feudalism <feudal law>
— feu·dal·ly \-dəl-ē\ adverb
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First Known Use of FEUDAL

1602

Other History Terms

agonistic, carpetbagger, enceinte, fief, historiography, paladin

Rhymes with FEUDAL

boodle, doodle, noodle, poodle, strudel
FEUDAL Defined for Kids

feudal

adjective feu·dal \ˈfyü-dəl\

Definition of FEUDAL for Kids

:  relating to feudalism

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. feudal
  2. feudal system
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