 feudatory |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] of or relating to the relation of a feudal vassal to his lord | |
| Synonyms: | feudalist | |
| Examples: | "a feudatory relationship" |
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| Related terms: | feudalism feudalism allegiance | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] owing feudal allegiance to or being subject to a sovereign | |
| Examples: | "it remained feudatory to India until 1365" |
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| Related terms: | subordinate | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a person holding a fief | |
| Synonyms: | liege liegeman liege_subject vassal | |
| Related terms: | follower | |
