fealty
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.fe·al·ty
noun \ˈfē(-ə)l-tē\ plural fe·al·ties
Definition of FEALTY
1
a : the fidelity of a vassal or feudal tenant to his lord b : the obligation of such fidelity
2
: intense fidelity
See Examples of FEALTY
- He swore fealty to the king.
- <as much as I wanted to back my friend up, my fealty to the truth was greater, and I could not lie for him>
Origin of FEALTY
Middle English feute, fealtye, from Anglo-French feelté, fealté, from Latin fidelitat-, fidelitas — more at fidelity
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to FEALTY
- Synonyms
- adhesion, allegiance, attachment, commitment, constancy, dedication, devotedness, devotion, faith, faithfulness, fastness, fidelity, loyalty, piety, steadfastness, troth
- Antonyms
- disloyalty, faithlessness, falseness, falsity, inconstancy, infidelity, perfidiousness, perfidy, treachery, unfaithfulness
See Synonym Discussion at fidelity
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