feudatory

feudatory, adj. Hist. (Of a vassal) owing feudal allegiance to a lord. feudatory, n. Hist. The grantee of a feud; the vassal or tenant who held an estate by feudal service. — Also termed feudary; feodatory. “Every receiver of lands, or feudatory, was therefore bound, when called upon by his benefactor, or immediate lord of […]

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