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FEUDAL

\fjˈuːdə͡l], \fjˈuːdə‍l], \f_j_ˈuː_d_əl]\

Definitions of FEUDAL

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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Pertaining to, or founded upon, a method of landholding used in Europe in the Middle Ages, by which land was granted on condition of service rendered.
Feudally.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

Feudally.
Pertaining to the relation of lord and vassal.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

Pertaining to feuds or fiefs; belonging to feudalism.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Pertaining to fees, or tenures by which lands are held of a superior lord.
A dependance, something held by tenure.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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