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feo·da·ry
\ˈfyüdərē\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin feodarius, from feodum + Latin -arius -ary
1.
a. : a feudal tenant : vassal
b. : subject, dependent, servant
2. : an officer of the ancient English Court of Wards appointed to receive rents
3. [influenced in meaning by Latin foeder-, foedus league — more at federal] obsolete : confederate, accomplice
4. [Middle English, from Medieval Latin feodarium, from feodum + Latin -arium -ary] : a book compiling the details of feudal duties and services |