feudatory means relating to feudalism, feudal. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 75 out of 100.
feudatory is pronounced /ˈfjuːdətəɹɪ/.
Etymology
From the Latin feudātōrius, from the Mediaeval Latin feudāre (“to enfeoff”), from feudum, feodum.
adj
- Relating to feudalism, feudal.
noun
- A feudal vassal.
- A feudal territory, a fief.“Henry VII granted a privilege in 1309 endorsing the three valleys as self-governing rural feudatories forming their own imperial bailiwick directly under him.”
- A fee paid by such a vassal to hold land.