HyperDic: feudatory

English > 3 senses of the word feudatory:
ADJECTIVEpertfeudatoryof or pertaining to the relation of a feudal vassal to his lord
allfeudatoryowing feudal allegiance to or being subject to a sovereign
NOUNperson feudatory, vassal, liege, liegeman, liege subjecta person holding a fief
English > feudatory: 3 senses > adjective 1, pert
MeaningOf or pertaining to the relation of a feudal vassal to his lord.
Example"a feudatory relationship"
Spanishfeudal, feudatario
Catalanfeudal
Nounsfealtythe loyalty that citizens owe to their country (or subjects to their sovereign)
feudatorya person holding a fief
English > feudatory: 3 senses > adjective 2
Meaningowing feudal allegiance to or being subject to a sovereign.
Example"it remained feudatory to India until 1365"
Broadersubordinatesubject or submissive to authority or the control of another
English > feudatory: 3 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord.
Synonymsvassal, liege, liegeman, liege subject
BroaderfollowerA person who accepts the leadership / leadership of another
Spanishsúbdito, vasallo
Catalansúbdit, vassall
Adjectivesfeudatoryof or pertaining to the relation of a feudal vassal to his lord

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