feudal
pronunciation
How to pronounce feudal in British English:
UK [ˈfjuːdl]
How to pronounce feudal in American English:
US [ˈfjuːdl]
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to or characteristic of feudalism
Word Origin
- feudal
- feudal: see fee
- feudal (adj.)
- 1610s, "pertaining to feuds," estates of land granted by a superior on condition of services to be rendered to the grantor, from Medieval Latin feudalis, from feudum "feudal estate, land granted to be held as a benefice," of Germanic origin (cognates: Gothic faihu "property," Old High German fihu "cattle;" see fee). Related to Middle English feodary "one who holds lands of an overlord in exchange for service" (late 14c.). Not related to feud.
Example
- 1. Feudal social relationships and political absolutism were also rejected .
- 2. The rise of feudal society also undercut money 's role .
- 3. But the company would be better off with less feudal management .
- 4. But a further feudal twist to the tale may save his life .
- 5. The information age , like the feudal age , began with a simple innovation .