Feudatory

Pronunciation

• RP enPR: fyoÍžoʹdÉ™tÉ™rÄ­, IPA: /ˈfjuːdÉ™təɹɪ/

Alternative forms

• feodatory

Origin

From the Latin feudātōrius, from the Mediaeval Latin feudāre ("to enfeoff"), from feudum, feodum.

Full definition of feudatory

Adjective

1. Relating to feudalism, feudal.

Related terms

• feudatory state

Noun

1. A feudal vassal.
2. A fee paid by such a vassal to hold land.