First Known Use: 1592
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1feudatory
adjective feu·da·to·ry \ˈfyü-də-ˌtȯr-ē\
Definition of FEUDATORY
1
: owing feudal allegiance
2
: being under the overlordship of a foreign state
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Origin of FEUDATORY
Medieval Latin feudatorius, from feudare to enfeoff, from feudum
Rhymes with FEUDATORY
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2feudatory
noun
plural feudatories
Definition of FEUDATORY
1
: a dependent lordship : fee
2
: one holding lands by feudal tenure
First Known Use of FEUDATORY
1644
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